Dog Days of Christmas by Marie Shields I'm frozen at the kitchen door unable to bring my breath past the electric knot of fear at the back of my throat. Deirdre and her college roommate have arrived with the biggest dog I've ever seen. Now, Deirdre is a big girl, but the dog stands well past her waist and looks like a giant mutant wolf. Last night my husband informed me that my new step—daughter would be bringing her puppy with her. I'm not overly fond of animals. Actually, I'm underly fond of animals. For six months I've been trying to learn compromise, which means neither of us gets what we want. Adjustment is hard. My sister arrived yesterday and will also be staying with us this week. My husband likes her about as much as I like dogs. Happy holidays. Deirdre unsnaps TLW/42
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