A dozen dog years

The temperature dipped below zero this morning and it's still only five above at this writing. This froze the snow in the back yard, making it easier for Marley to chase the squirrels away from the bird feeder. He has never, to our knowledge, caught a squirrel, but the exercise is good for him. Not bad for a 12-year-old dog. Happy Birthday, Marley.

He enjoys being outside and, then, in turn, he'll settle down in front of the fire, using the brick hearth as a pillow: