It's a story of a lovely lady . . .

who was bringing up three very lovely pets. . .

okay, maybe not so lovely. (The lady, not the pets.)

If you've found this, it's because you've been invited into the slightly off-axis world of:

Mary (she who must be obeyed, but often isn't)
Phil (he who should be a world-renowned photographer, but isn't -- yet)
Cosette (feline princess-in-residence)
Chloe (fat cat #1)
Calista (fat cat #2)
Ruby (canine princess-in-residence)
Sassy (our 'very special' canine)
Shiloh (canine Woody Allen, just missing the incestuous wife)

. . . and whoever, or whatever, else ends up sharing our home and disposable income.

More to come. Y'all come back now, you hear?