Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 31 The L.A.S.E.R. Room “Did you ever find out what in the world Harley’s building over at her Brownstone?” Roper asked Harry. He was sitting behind his desk flipping through a catalog of fabric swatches the day after the party. Harry nodded briskly. “Yes, Sir, I did. Continue Reading
Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 30 Welcome Home Mandrake
After several awkward moments following Harley’s unorthodox speech, the group filed quietly into the Brownstone, where, in their absence, caterers from the Southside Cafe had set out a buffet of food in the dining room. Harley directed everyone to change out of their ‘going somewhere’ clothes and then gather in the Continue Reading
Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 29 Adoption Day Part Two
Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 29 Adoption Day Part Two The ride home was a little tense and a lot crowded. Mandrake, the bionic water horse, was uncomfortably wedged into the third row seat of the van. The seatbelt wasn’t quite long enough to latch around his substantial middle, so Harley was Continue Reading
Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 28
Adoption Day had finally arrived and Harley, Gordy and Prescott were having a difficult time keeping B.H. calm. He had leaped out of bed at 5:20 a.m. and raced into Harley’s room. He’d proceeded to jump on her bed, shaking her out of a sound sleep, which had not pleased Continue Reading
Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 27
Harley led Harry through the Brownstone and down a set of newly constructed stairs. She looked over her shoulder and said, “Now, you’re sure I don’t need to be concerned that you’re going to run tattling to Roper with what you’re about to see, aren’t you, Harry?” Harry shook his Continue Reading
Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 26
“What in the world is a ‘water horse’?!” Roper ranted. “And why does Harley need a building permit to add that much space to her Brownstone? It’s like she’s building a whole additional structure! And why is she even considering bringing something that clearly requires water – I mean it’s Continue Reading
Dachshund Chronicles: Chapter 25
Early Tuesday morning, Harley and B.H. were settled into their favorite booth at the Southside Cafe. Harley bit into a gravy-filled donut and smacked her lips in appreciation. “You really can’t beat a nice, healthy breakfast to get your energy up in the morning, B.H.,” she told him. B.H. nodded Continue Reading