Abject Terror

Our family also includes two dogs and a cat, who are constant sources of entertainment and amusement. Susie, the cat, is most noted for her penchant for not moving for 16 hours at a stretch. Tripsy, the older dog, is likely to continue to be a puppy into old age, energy-wise. Trellis, the younger, though first adopted, dog is very sweet but often described by me as "dumb as rocks". She proved this to be true the other day in a way that still makes me burst out laughing when I remember. I had placed a bowl of potato chips on the arm of the sofa, then went to attend to something on the computer. Hubby was sitting on the sofa with Trellis, who began quaking and shaking, staring at me as though I was a monster! I went to try andf soothe her, trying to figure out what had scared her so badly. We finally discovered that she was terrified of the chips. What a dog!!!!!! I'm so glad she's here to scare off intruders!