Coyote Ugly

When I saw the “big dog” bounding across the backyard Election Day morning I just thought it was somebody’s big dog bounding across our backyard.

I said, “Whoa, look at that big dog!” Then I began thinking…that’s not a big dog.

“It’s a coyote,” the former said, sticking out his bearded chin and squinting.
“What’s a coyote doing in our backyard,” moms responded.
“Maybe it’s a sign.” the former said blankly.

I called up to Willi, who must’ve looked out the upstairs window before chugging downstairs, camera in tow. We leaned towards the glass and stared, and the bounding “big dog” stopped and turned to meet our gaze. It licked its teeth, then trotted off into the woods.

Update: This went up a few minutes after this post. Maybe it’s another sign?