In the first panel, Ozzie sits contemplating what to write in his gratitude journal. In the second one, Earl arrives with a ball in his mouth and barks gently. A heart floats up from Ozzie's head in the second panel. In the third panel, Ozzie's chair sits empty, his pen on top of his open journal. Above the frame, we see lines from his journal with a single word: "Dogs."

Canoes

Paddling a canoe is one of my favourite ways to spend some time, alone or with someone. I first learned to paddle a canoe as a young Scout leader in the 1980’s in Guelph, Ontario. Another young leader, D’Arcy Grant, taught me the basics and helped me grow my skills over the years. His friendship…

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