Domestic Squatting: A Personal Tail

For the past FIVE days, my best frienemy Hennie has been staying at my house. Hennie belongs to Mama’s granddaughter, my niece.Which, according to Mama’s completely unverified family math, makes ME Hennie’s great aunt. Honestly, that feels correct.I do have strong opinions and chronic disappointment in other people’s decisions. Also, I am older.  Now Hennie … Continue reading Domestic Squatting: A Personal Tail

🐾Sassy Says: I Have Responsibilities On Campus

I would first like the record to reflect that the parents left me behind. Again. Discarded while they wandered off on what I assume was a completely unnecessary vacation involving restaurants that don’t allow dogs and beds that probably weren’t even properly covered in fur. I think it’s important to report the facts. The parents … Continue reading 🐾Sassy Says: I Have Responsibilities On Campus

The Wonderdog Strike: Until Further Notice

Let me explain how we got here. Earlier today…there was a situation. A stranger approached the house.There was movement.There were sounds.There was… paperwork. I took action. I alerted.I warned.I escalated appropriately. Management’s response? “Relax.” Relax. And that is when I knew… this “city house” organization no longer values my contributions. Also—while we’re discussing concerns—stranger people … Continue reading The Wonderdog Strike: Until Further Notice

They Have Lost Their Doggone Minds Two Houses. Three People. Zero Good Decisions.

Y’all…it’s official. They have lost their doggone minds.Both. Of. Them. Completely. I heard them talking yesterdayabout leaving the lake houseand going back to the city house. Excuse me?? I was having an excellent time at the lake house.The weather was nice.The birds were active.The squirrels were bold.(A mistake on their part.) I had a full … Continue reading They Have Lost Their Doggone Minds Two Houses. Three People. Zero Good Decisions.