I couldn't sleep last night, wife is away babysitting the grandkids, lot's going on at work, problems at church - wrecked my sleep. My miniature Schnauzer pestered me to feed him and of course, take him out early which I did. I don't ever have him on a leash as he listens well - EXCEPT when he smells or sees some critter. We have a little rain and a steady northeast breeze this morning.
It was still pretty dark, and old Steuben is crouched over finishing up - and in the prairie grass, here comes a skunk heading right towards us about 30 feet away from the downwind. Once he sees or smells a critter, there is nothing in the world that will stop old Stubey from charging right over to meet it. I scooped him up as fast as I could and headed for the porch. He saw it as we were booking (for me that is a slow walk anymore) and started growling, whining, and yelping. All I could say is "Steuben, that is NOT your friend..."
So, no matter how poorly you think things are, there's always a blessing waiting somewhere. I am sure grateful for that NE breeze this morning!