New Puppy, originally uploaded by AprilDreams.

On the way to work, there is a house that has Pomeranian puppies for sale. I pass this sign twice every day. It makes me feel certain feelings.

They are unwise feelings, but I feel them. Feel them so hard.

Every day when we drive past the sign, I glance over at Amy and she glances over at me and then she says, in a very firm voice, "NO."

I laugh but then sometimes try to wheedle her. "I just want to go look at them," I lie. Amy is not fooled. "What if they're irresistible?" she asks.

Dang, how do I answer that? You know the damn things would be irresistible. I'd get in the house determined to be a looky-lou and indulge in some puppy-sniffin', then I'd see one of the fuzzballs and BAM! I'd be washing the poop from a Pomeranian's butt with a moist towelette every day for the next 20 years. All because I couldn't resist a sign.

Baroo.