In addition to “Strong Women” and other subjects, I’m adding a “Men Who Love Their Dogs” series to the blog. Martin, who works at the new Ace Hardware store in town, loves his Mastiff Rocky. Martin is quiet, businesslike until you ask him about Rocky and he opens up like a can of peas and will go on for hours sharing details of Rocky’s life. Rocky is big, but l like most mastiffs, is very quiet. He sits next to Martin by the cash register and mostly dozes. Martin says Rocky has his own couch at home.

Rocky is easy-going, friendly. Good thing. I like the idea of photograph Men Who Love Their Dogs.