Charles Dickens once wrote, “When happiness shows up, always give it a comfortable seat.” A lovely sentiment, especially when guests are visiting during the Holidays. However, when Mr. Fezziwig gave this advice to a young Scrooge, I’m pretty sure he didn’t intend it to be a recommendation for a gift. Case in point, after watching […]
Chuck Billy killed stuffed animals to begin with. There is no doubt whatsoever about that. The fluff was strewn about the house. Chuck Billy knew he killed it? Of course he did! How could it be otherwise? Chuck Billy knew the squeaky toy was a shell of its former self. And even he was not […]
Can you keep a secret? Last week Dad was away, so that meant we were living by “Mom’s Rules.” Mom’s rules are actually dog rules, but Asa and I like to make her think she is in charge. This way we get what we want and Mom is none the wiser, and can say with […]
Chirp…chirp…chirp… ‘Tis the wind and nothing more… Quoth the Golden, “Nevermore!” Gather round my friends, and I will share with you my cautionary tale of my descent into madness. It all began just like any other day. Mom and Dad headed out, and Asa and I were settling in for our morning nap. That’s when […]
Recently while enjoying a walk in the park, I couldn’t help but notice there were arrows painted on the ground. Asa, having an overactive imagination, immediately assumed the arrows pointed the way to a friendly elderly woman who lives in the woods in a house made of treats for good little dogs, and headed off […]
For years now these rickety old stairs have been a tripping hazard and an eyesore. But let’s face it, Dad has a really long to-do list for projects around the house, and wasn’t going to rise to the challenge of fixing them anytime soon. Therefore, as his little helpers I decided that Chuck Billy and […]
Shout out to all the good dogs! You Rock! Periodically on Living with a Golden we feel the need to share reminders about proper dog etiquette when visiting beaches or trails. But after what we witnessed during our adventures these past couple of weeks, we want to congratulate all the dogs we saw working hard […]
I, Chuck Billy the renowned Dog Ufologist, would like to share with you my latest startling discovery in my complex spacetime continuum theory. You no doubt recall that back in May I held a press conference to announce I solved the cold case mystery of the missing dog nail clippers by the discovery of a […]
Earlier this week I shared the secret as to why Asa enjoys mornings so much. Today I thought I’d share my new appreciation for bedtime. I’ve never been much of an early riser. Nor have I ever been a late night party animal. I tend to keep the same schedule as Mom and Dad, that […]
This week I experienced the most terrifying half hour of my life, and Asa slept through it! We lost power on Wednesday thus starting a chain reaction of things beeping and buzzing throughout my home. Everyone knows beeping and buzzing signals danger! But did my family react? No! Mom and Dad just sat there drinking […]
