Dads and Dogs are never wordless

They just know more, are patient, and reserve judgment.

In Fates and Furies, Lauren Groff writes:

“Dogs, being wordless, can only be mirrors of their humans. It’s not their fault that their people are fatally flawed.”

In my world, my dog, who I depend on to pull me down the road, and to steady my wobble, is perfect. So, here’s my take, in my work in progress:

“She doesn't realize we’re waiting for her,” I said,…