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Grandma Set Out Two Chairs for the Sunset. Only One of Them Got Used.

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Two teal folding chairs were set up in the backyard for the sunset, side by side on the grass, as if company was expected. Ruth has taken one, settling back with her hands in her lap and her silver braid draped over the arm, gazing toward the soft orange glow behind the fence and trees. The second chair sits empty. Rusty, it turns out, preferred the lawn. He is planted right next to her seat, his warm coppery coat lit up by the last light, nose lifted toward the horizon as if he is watching the sky change color, too. A potted plant and a stretch of patio fade into dusk behind them.

Evening is a lovely time to slow down with a dog, and the hours around sunset are also when many dogs become a little more alert, sniffing the air as wildlife starts moving. If you spend evenings in the yard, it is a good idea to check that fences and gates are secure, since a dog that catches an interesting scent may wander. Mosquitoes are active at dusk in many areas, and they can carry heartworm, a serious parasite spread through bites. Year-round prevention is commonly recommended, and your vet can advise on the right plan for where you live. A reflective collar or a small light helps if you linger after dark.

As the sky turns from orange to violet, nobody in this yard is in any rush to go inside. The empty chair is just fine where it is. Rusty has his own seat, and it happens to be right where he wants it.

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