There is a connection between the two pictures, believe it or not. Allow me to explain. When I bought my first house in 1994, I also got my first dog, a beautiful little chow girl I named Pokie (yes, like The Pokey Little Puppy). She was just a big hairball of love and entertainment, but with that came responsibility. She tested me, and challenged me, just as being a new homeowner did. The coffee cup was a housewarming gift from my friend's Mom and it [...]
