
Dirt is Cool
Everyone is looking for ways to keep cool now, and my daughter’s dog is no different. I walk the dog almost every morning. He enjoys being outside, and we usually go to a park about a kilometer away from home. It’s a long walk, and the weather is hot now, so we stop in the shade to rest. His tongue hangs out, and he pants. Panting helps dogs keep cool. By the time we get to the park, he is hot and thirsty. I take him to the water fountain and make a cup with my hand. He drinks out of it until he is no longer thirsty. Then he lies down on the ground and rubs his body in the dirt. He doesn’t want to get up, so I’m sure the dirt feels cool. (135 words) You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com