Paw Washing
To stoop and wash the feet of another is an astounding act of love. To have your feet washed is a profound moment of vulnerability. Marriage, in a nutshell. Dog ownership too, it turns out.
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Litany on an Autumn Late Afternoon
Joanne Esser's litany of blessings begins: "Bless the slow walkers of old, gray-muzzled dogs / and the quick ones with their sleek young dogs / and the patient ones with rambunctious pups / they allow to take a dip in the lake."
