10/13/2026
My dogs escaped through an unlatched gate the other night, ran away, crossed 85 and everything, and it was terrible. I thought they sounded quiet outside, which always makes me nervous. I peeked out the door to see the gate wide open and their little legs barreling down the alleyway as I had never seen before. Thankfully, we have the best neighbors (we are so grateful for you, Billy and Carol) in the world who jumped into action to track them down and literally tackled Miss Daisy to the ground (don't worry, she's fine) to stop her from continuing her dangerous adventure under the interstate bridge. As for Nathianiel, well, he's a baby and came running back as soon as I yelled, but not Daisy; she took that opportunity to run and use that nose of hers!
So, as a big thank you to my neighbors, I don't know what I would have done without them that night. I had to bring over some treats from Dough! If you haven't been yet, you are missing out. The lovely owners are from New York and make every delicious item in their display case from scratch daily, and once it's gone, it's gone.
And they serve anything that would make your heart happy, including cookies, cupcakes, pastries, and breads. It smells divine in there; I am telling you.
Just another reason why I love living in Afton Village: amazing neighbors who save the day and wonderful small shops who make everything better!
Go check them out!
- Tracy