Friday in the Park With Jack (and some very old dogs)

Sitting in the park the other day. Sketched this guy above.



Above is "Benji," the dog belonging to an old guy scrounging cans. He told me Benji is 19 years old. The dog's a little shakey on her feet, but seems fine. According to her owner, Benji's had two strokes. The second time the vet told the owner to give up, there was nothing to be done. But Benji's still chugging away.


Dilton (from a couple of years back)


I know another dog named Dilton, a toy poodle who's got three legs, and is blind, as well as being very ancient. He goes for walks in a little stroller. This guy says the stroller's not a good idea, because the dog gets to rely on it. Kind of like retirement's not always a great idea for old folks. Better to work to the end, and die in the traces, if they'll let you. At least I'm a writer, and not a coal miner.