Some close friends suffered a loss earlier today.

Go over here and read about it. I dare ya not to start ballin' like a baby. I did. We've all been there before.

It tugs at your heart, knowing that folks who are so close to you are goin' through such a sad time. But the time always seems to come when you've got to pay your four legged friends back for all the years of unconditional love and joy. You've got to put your own feelings aside and do the right thing. And they did, puttin' old Baylee down today.

I've been lucky to be invited to visit Paul and Judy there in Herriman a few times now. Both times, Baylee met me at the car with a tail wag and a smile. She always greeted me, wanting me to throw a toy and join her in play. I wish now that I'd spent more time doing that.

So, here's to a dog who was a sweet, great friend to some great friends of mine. And hugs to my two friends, who I know are hurtin' bad right now. Cheers!.