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Grandma Sat Down on the Porch Swing for Five Minutes. That Was Hours Ago.

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The porch swing has stopped swaying, and so has everyone on it. Grandma Doris has nodded off in a chunky oatmeal sweater, glasses still on, her cheek resting against a cushion. Stretched across her lap and most of the seat is Pewter, eyes closed and chin draped over the wooden armrest, completely boneless with sleep. The heavy chains of the swing rise on both sides, a few pairs of shoes sit by the door, and a potted plant waits on the porch while the bare trees beyond suggest a cool, quiet afternoon.

Dogs sleep a lot more than people, and an adult dog can easily spend a large part of the day resting or dozing, with puppies and older dogs often sleeping even more. Sleeping close to a trusted person is a sign of comfort, since a dog is most relaxed when it feels safe. For people, a short afternoon nap can be refreshing, though long or frequent daytime sleep is worth mentioning to a doctor. If a dog suddenly sleeps far more than usual, seems hard to wake or loses interest in normal activities, that is a good reason to talk to your vet.

Large dogs like Weimaraners rarely seem to know their own size, and plenty of them believe they are lap dogs. Doris clearly does not mind being used as a pillow, as long as the swing holds up.

Some afternoons do not need a plan at all. A porch, a breeze and a big warm dog is a perfectly good way to spend one.

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