A Sad Day

SUNKA

It was a sad day around here today as I had to say my goodbyes to Sunka, one of my all-time favorite doggie buddies. Sunka was Keith and Angi Johnston's pet and one I dog-sat on numerous occasions, always at their former home on Southwest Harbor. This shot is from the first of such dog-sittings -- the one which spawned my famous bird-sitting primer, by the way -- and we were deep into the Blanket Game, one of his very favorites. He actually sat there like this and waited patiently for me to get my camera from the next room. He knew, somehow.

If all went as planned, Sunka's gone from us now in body, but he will never be gone from us in spirit. He was a total nutcase, but he was an affectionate sweetheart, too, as well as a good and loyal friend. He will be sorely missed. So long, Sunka Buddy, and thanks for all the fun memories.