“Tempeste, why aren’t you testing the fence?” “For one, this tasty leaf needs to be finished.” “Is there a for two?” “Well, from here it looks mighty wicked.” “What do you mean, ‘wicked?’” “It might be electrified.” “Dad would never do that.” “He would get pretty excited when I busted through the old one.” “Yeah, […]

“Tempeste, what are you doing?” “There is something in the cross-vine.” “Don’t be silly. The only things in those vines are lizards and birds.” “I think there’s some kind of creepy crawly up there.” “You’d better get off that rickety fence.” “Lizards could be classified as creepy crawly.” “Hold on. I’m coming.” “I think we […]

“Twiggy. I’m exhausted.” “What’s the matter?” “Mom took me to Lowe’s, and I’m worn out.” “Oh, poor you. You’ve got to go to Lowe’s.” “I know. All those people adoring me and the treats.” “Yes, the horror.” “I’m starting to recover.” “Oh, I would take the rest of the day. One can’t be too careful.” […]

“I can smell you, Tempeste.” “That’s not a nice thing to say.” “Well, when someone is trying to sneak up on someone else, you have to go downwind.” “What does downwind mean?” “Your scent carries with the wind, so you have to move to where the wind is blowing at your face, not your rear.” […]

“Twiggy, this sun feels good.” “Yes, it does. Why not take a load off and enjoy it?” “Oh yeah. This feels good.” “I thought so too.” “Have you ever thought about the meaning of life?” “Um, besides kibble, chew toys, naps, walks, and treats?” “Yeah. You know, do we have a higher purpose for being […]

“What are these, Twiggy?” “They look like giant macaroons to me.” “There is no squeaker.” “Not every toy has a squeaker, Tempeste.” “Yeah, but then what’s the incentive to tear it apart?” “That’s just it. You are not supposed to tear it apart.” “Does yours have a squeaker?” “I haven’t played with it long enough […]

Twiggy celebrated her Eighth birthday on Tuesday. Here she is with her present. Looks like she might have been expecting a treat instead but it was a good day. Let’s join Twiggy and Tempeste outside. “So twiggy. How’s that sun?” “It’s delightful.” “I have trouble just lying around like that.” “Yeah, but you and I […]

“Twiggy. Wake up. That thing is here again.” “Uh. Please let me nap. That thing is always somewhere.” “But not right here in our sanctuary.” “Yeah, only once a week.” “I don’t trust it. It makes a weird noise.” “It is picking up dirt and hair.” “Look, it wants me to move. I think it […]

“So, Tempest, you’ve been playing around that tree, right?” “How’d you know?” “I heard the fence move, and that can only mean one thing.” “Well, I may have tried to get to an ornament or two.” “You know that is the quickest way to drive Mom up the wall.” “How much could it hurt? There […]