My Neighbor Called the City Over My Fence, but the Inspection Ended With Her in Tears

offended if you don’t acknowledge him.”

She reached down and acknowledged Pepper, who accepted the acknowledgment with the measured dignity of a dog who is not going to be undignified about it but is pleased.

She handed me the plate.

“Merry Christmas,” she said.

“Merry Christmas,” I said.

She went back through the gate, which she latched carefully behind continue reading …