rest up

This is my dog, Charlie. He's been mine since Valentine's Day when I picked him up from the Humane Society. Strangers gasp at his beauty--I'm serious. When they ask what kind of dog he is I've started answering "he's a black dog." The Humane Society and the vet have him down as "Hound Mix, 78 lbs."I may be biased, but I think he's the most beautiful mutt I've ever seen. He's at home now, probably still lying with his lazy jowls on the front porch in that same patch of sun. Lucky dog. We were up late last night frosting and sprinkling cupcakes. I think he's resting up because he knows tonight's the party...