Remorse…

For the third year in a row, our dog Chester made the wrong pick about who would win the Super Bowl. He picked the San Francisco 49ers over the Kansas City Chiefs — although he did dither for a few moments before running off with the red ball that was the 49ers token.

I tried to talk to him about how he made this mistake, given that he had spent so much time analyzing statistics, past records, results of the Puppy Bowl and the Taylor Swift factor.

This is how he responded:

Yes, that is a look of remorse for failing to guide you, good readers, on where to put your money for the big game. I think it was the Taylor Swift factor that threw him off. Chester, of course, loves everyone, and goes bonkers when he sees someone he really likes. We think he concluded that Travis Kelce would do the same when he saw Taylor Swift in the sky box at the game and would be unable to focus on his duties as a tight end.

Now, we’re having to deal with a bewildered dog wondering what his true purpose in life might be. Oh wait, he just got a treat — everything is forgotten now.

Next, he’ll probably be pondering the Chicago Cubs chances of winning another World Series in 2024. Good luck with that, Chester.