Taylor

My new year starts with my new puppy’s arrival on January Second. While playing together on the floor, my cell phone vibrates.

Jorge: home yet?

Me: yes

Jorge: can I call?

Me: yes

Moments pass before a FaceTime call from Jorge arrives. When I answer, the first words I hear are not hello or hi.

“Hey dork, turn the camera around so I can see your new puppy,” he demands.

“And here I thought you called to talk to me.” I attempt to ...