Maybe the coyote was setting a trap for a roadrunner

Today’s question: I recently saw a coyote come down our driveway and into the back yard and start digging in a big planter. It did that for a few minutes before it wandered away. What could it have been digging for? Wait a minute. Since when did it get to be April? What happened to March? Why wasn’t I told?

On the other hand, April means the baseball season is back in full bloom.

I have had occasion to watch quite a few spring training games this year on TV. I am turning into one of those people who think the announcers talk way too much and run too many pointless replays. But I digress. Why was your coyote digging up your planter? Beats me.

It certainly wasn’t so dumb that it thought it was digging a den in a planter unless it was an especially dim-witted coyote.

That leaves food. It is possible the coyote thought there might be a mouse or something burrowed down in there someplace.

What was growing in the planter? Maybe it was looking for a tasty root or a bulb or something like that.

Why do dog owners have to pick after their pets on trails and sidewalks but horse owners don’t?

I surveyed the rules and regulations of some — hardly all — cities and counties around here and didn’t find much of an answer.

I think if you and your horse are on a regular street or sidewalk you should clean up after old Trigger.

On the other hand, if you are on a trail designated for equestrian use, I suppose you have to take your chances.