I’m still writing checks with the wrong year on them; I haven’t entirely adjusted to the reality of 2023.

Our friend Ian, the shearer, is coming today to drop some new poems off for me to read. He wants me to make sure there is nothing offensive in them. Although I told him many good poets and writers are offensive. That’s often the point.

I know I am occasionally offensive. People say they love to think, but many don’t. But it’s my job to get them to feel.

There’s nothing wrong with being provocative. Today,  Dog Support Program kicks off for 2023.

I agreed to help the very living and caring woman with a dog who may or may not be aggressive. I wrote about her yesterday. I think I can help. I’ll try my best.

The photograph of her dog touched me. If my instincts are worth anything, this is not a dangerous dog, just a scared one. We can help fix that. I’m happy to re-launch the Dog Support program in the new year. The first clients were great, and we did a lot of good. The price for a one-half hour is now $65, as announced.

I’ll report back.