Looking out my Backdoor: An interrupted peace, Or, Lola the Wonder Dog

Lola is a dog. See Lola run. Lola barks. Hear Lola bark.

Lola is a working dog. She takes her duties seriously. She makes sure her master (Mistress? Mattress? Whatever.) goes outside her garden gate for regularly scheduled walks along with frequent unscheduled walks. Lola sees that I get regular doses of cool wet nose on my knee. She assures that I sink my fingers into her thick neck hair with great regularity.

Lola keeps me safe. As Lola became acquainted with my friends and neighbors, she took on the job of also keeping them safe. In return, they sneak her chicken skins and leftover...