Carolyn Holm

A note to our readers,
We are sad to share that our dear Puffin passed away on May 7. He was so very sick, but at least he did not appear to be in pain. He will be greatly missed, not only in our pack at home, but also in this blog. There will be more about him here soon.
Carolyn

Hey Mom,
Before he died, Puffin told me about the predators.
Winston

Dear Winston,
No, not that again. Sweetie, years ago we had an anxious dog who made up that rumor.
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
What rumor?
Winston

Dear Winston
The one Puffin told you. That when I’m away, and you are being taken care of by a sitter, it means predators probably ate me.
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
How do you know exactly what he told me?!
Winston

Dear Winston,
Because over the years it keeps coming up. Molly told it to Mia, and Mia told it to Puffin, and now Puffin told you. Just because I had to be out of town for a few days. 
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
Predators didn’t go after you?
Winston

Dear Winston,
No sweetie. That has never been a problem. It is classic disinformation.
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
Puffin seemed pretty sure about it.
Winston

Dear Winston,
Puffin always seemed pretty sure about a lot of things.
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
He also said he owned you. That’s why I’ve never been able to sleep with you if he was there first.
Winston

Dear Winston,
He was just saying that. Hoping you would buy it.
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
So, who owns you?
Winston

Dear Winston,
No one does. We’re one big happy Pack.
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
And like Puffin said, our Pack is safe because the predators don’t dare come into our house.
Winston

Dear Winston,
That little dog Molly has had a long reach. Her rumor will always be with us.
Love, Carolyn

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