Question:
Tonight , when I came home from work , I stepped out of my car to the smell of the ocean . Not the acrid smell of rotting seaweed and fish but that crisp clean smell of salt and sea and it called me to the shore . As I stood down on the docks that are at the end of my street , I could see the tide was out and in the disappearing sunlight I was drawn back to a wonderful visit from my parents two summers ago and a day trip up the sea coast of New Hampshire and Maine . My step - dad and I share a special love for seafood .

Where is the narrator reminiscing from ?
Answer:
The narrator is on a deck .

Question:
There are many things I love about my job , but around this time of year each year you can usually find me with a big smile on my face . We ' ve just finished Fresher 's Week and despite being physically and mentally shattered , I feel great . This year I was involved in helping with a number of library tours and teaching sessions introducing students to our Learning Centres .

What best describe 's the OP ?
Answer:
They are an altruist

Question:
Because 99 % of the time , after pouring my heart out to her back , she 'll turn around and give a piercing scream , all because she did n't know I was there ! Having a mom with a hearing loss is n't a trial , it 's just different . My brother and I adjusted just like my mom had to adjust to her hearing loss .

What may happen after my mom realizes I 'm there by her ?
Answer:
She will be startled and yell loudly .

Question:
She 's had to be content to sniff when we return home . She seems to enjoy this very much , but I ' m sure it does n't make up for the heartbreak of being left behind . She 's also the alpha dog in the house , so this particularly does n't sit well with her . The younger dog has gotten MUCH better about running next to me .

Which of the following is true of her ?
Answer:
She is a canine .