At the Mansion, Red evokes memories in Joan, as in other people. Memories are precious at the Mansion, older people have lost much that they love in life when they come here, but not their memories. Dogs are a magic key to memory, they unlock feelings and stories, and I love to sit and listen to the stories – about dogs, children, spouses, cats, work and life.

I call Red a Memory Catcher sometimes, he collects memories and they surround him like a loving and beautiful cloud. You can write Joan c/o The Mansion, 11 S. Union Street, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.