This painting of Henry was commissioned by my friend Chang for me after Henry died, and he brought it to Castle Frostbite with him when he came to visit not too long ago.
I still miss my boy terribly, especially right now. The days are sunny and warm, and the remaining dachshunds are having a great time sunning themselves in the backyard or running around on the lawn and barking at passing cars. Henry would have enjoyed this, especially after being cooped up for months during this last, awful winter. But life goes on, as it does.
I’m keeping that painting in my new office for now until I have a suitable place to hang it. I’m very glad to have such good friends.
It was the very least I could do for someone who has been such a great, generous and kind friend to me. Especially when I’m a whiny liberal lightweight. But I too know the love of a Dog and that it is a powerful bond like no other.
Nicely done, and a fitting memory!
It’s a grand and fitting portrait.