A January winter is the perfect time for reflection. Personally, I like to flip through old photos. For those unfamiliar, they used to print them, and I happen to have shoeboxes full of the classic version of the digital picture.

This year, I found myself gravitating to my mother and father’s pictures of their weekly outings to the local McDonald’s, drive-in theater and diner. And the the thing that stood out most to me was their dedication to bring their dogs absolutely everywhere- a quick clove hitch knot and up they’d float!

I pride myself on rarely leaving my dog, Boo, at home if it’s at all possible to have him along for the day’s activities. But, I feel newly encouraged to double down on bringing Little Boo along everywhere I go. Thank you Mom and Dad #blessed