09/20/2025
The Great Pillow Explosion of 2025
If you ever wondered what happens when two mischievous dogs team up for a little unsupervised “home improvement,” let me introduce you to Willie and Max.
It all started on a perfectly quiet morning. The house was still, the coffee hadn’t even finished brewing, and everything seemed… normal. But as any dog parent knows, silence is suspicious.
Sure enough, the moment I peeked into the spare room, I discovered what can only be described as a blizzard in September. Fluff. Everywhere. Piles of snowy pillow stuffing covered the carpet, the bed skirt, the toys, and even the proud faces of the culprits: Willie and Max.
Willie sat like a king in the middle of his new “snow fort,” tail wagging, eyes sparkling with satisfaction. Meanwhile, Max gave me the classic “What? I was just watching” look, which, let’s be honest, is the universal dog code for totally guilty.
The best part? Both of them acted like they had just performed a public service. Why live with boring, intact pillows when you can create your own indoor winter wonderland? Forget buying decorations—apparently, all you need are two determined dogs and a little free time.
Of course, clean-up took longer than their masterpiece lasted, but Willie and Max didn’t seem to mind. They strutted around, tails wagging, like they had just won a gold medal in synchronized destruction. And maybe, in a way, they had.
Lesson learned: never underestimate the teamwork of two dogs with too much imagination and just enough free time. Also—zipper pillow covers might be my next investment.
