Truth in Advertising?
I pass these two fences quite frequently. The yards they enclose seem very quiet. But then again, there are those signs… Are the signs telling the truth? Or are they bluffing? And do we really want to find out? … Continued
Chasing Shadows
Cruising through the neighborhood the other day, I saw this startling sight. The shadow of a huge boxer. Or maybe a Great Dane. Or maybe even a giant cat. What in the world was making that shadow? I stopped the … Continued
Morning Cats
When I’m out and about early enough, there’s one house in the neighborhood I love to go by. It’s the house with the cats. The morning cats. In the afternoons, I never see the cats. But in the mornings, … Continued
The Holiday Beagle
It’s one of life’s little certainties. Whenever there’s a holiday in the neighborhood, Snoopy is bound to show up. Here he is, celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with us. But I have the feeling this isn’t the last holiday we’ll celebrate … Continued
Slow People (and Dog)
Apparently our neighborhood is full of slow children, dogs and old folks. And as for those people who aren’t slow — we wish they were. * Follow along with me on the Year of the Dog challenge — a new … Continued
Year of the Dog
Chinese New Year begins on Friday — the Year of the Dog! As the author of the Down Girl and Sit series, it’s common knowledge that I love dogs. And I love living in a neighborhood that appreciates dogs as … Continued
Trees on Houses
Have I bored you yet talking about all things palmetto? No need to answer that. Today, let’s look at the ever-popular subject of trees on houses. Here in South Carolina, we put palmetto trees on pretty much everything that stands … Continued