Snoopy dog plushes, at the center a picture of a little boy and his dog.

(Shutter Speed 1/50, F1.8, ISO 2500)

When I think of Gratitude, and what I’m thankful for in life, I think of my beagle, Snoopy. My parents got him the week they found out they were pregnant with me, and since I’m an only child, he was my dog-brother. He lived to be about 15 1/2, which is extremely rare for beagles. I keep a picture of him in my wallet, and we have this little “memorial” for him in our living room.

I’ll see you soon, buddy.