Table of Contents
33 of 33 stories published. More on the way.
East Texas Flashbacks
The Homestead Days — 15 Acres
Cow Tipping Point
Young Gunner tries to befriend the cows. The cows are not interested. Tiger watches from a fence post and narrates like a nature documentary.
The Chicken Caper
Chickens and ducks escape the coop. Gunner charges in to help and makes everything spectacularly worse. Tiger herds three chickens back without moving five feet.
Grandpa Bear's Last Stand
A warm, funny tribute to old Bear — the grumpy brown mutt who didn't like anyone in his yard. Puppy Gunner keeps trying to play with him. Kitten Tiger sleeps through the whole thing on Bear's back.
Duck, Duck, Gunner
The ducks have taken over the pond and Gunner is sent to reclaim it. He ends up swimming laps with them instead. Tiger's plan B involves a garden hose.
The Fifteen-Acre Kingdom
Tiger's origin story. How a tiny tabby kitten born on a Texas homestead decided that the big goofy black dog was, reluctantly, the best warm pillow in the world.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice
The family gets their first bee hives. Gunner is fascinated and gets way too close. Tiger watches from a safe distance as Gunner learns the hard way that bees are not his friends.
The Hive Mind
The bees have settled in and Tiger has developed a respectful distance. Gunner still hasn't learned. When one hive gets agitated, Tiger tries to warn Gunner with every cat signal he's got. Gunner interprets this as playtime.
Honey Heist
Harvest day. The smell of fresh honey fills the air. Tiger devises a plan to get a taste. Gunner just shoves his face where it doesn't belong. The boys try to help Dad extract honey while keeping both animals out of the operation. Nobody succeeds.
The Big Moves
Road Trip / Transition Stories
The Great Migration
The family packs up the East Texas homestead. Gunner thinks they're going to the vet. Tiger knows exactly what's happening and has opinions. A chaotic moving-day story.
Gholson Gardens
Tiger and Gunner adjust to one acre after fifteen. Tiger claims the entire garden as his territory. Gunner keeps digging up what Mom just planted. The orchard becomes their new adventure zone.
The Long Drive East
The family moves to Virginia. Tiger rides in a crate like royalty. Gunner has his head out the window for 800 miles. Told from both perspectives.
New Territory
First day on 40 acres in Virginia. Gunner marks every single tree (it takes a while). Tiger finds the highest point on the property and declares himself lord of the mountain.
The Invisible Fence
The family buys an electric fence. Gunner gets his first zap and won't go outside for days. Tiger strolls in and out freely with maximum smugness.
The Virginia Homestead
Current Setting — 40 Acres
The Great Acorn Heist
Tiger devises a plan to raid the squirrels' acorn stash. Gunner's job: be the distraction. Gunner gets distracted by the distraction.
40 Acres of Trouble
Gunner discovers a mysterious trail into the hundred acres of woods next door. Tiger reluctantly follows to keep him alive. They find something unexpected.
The Night Shift
Strange sounds from the woods at night. Tiger investigates with cool composure from the windowsill. Gunner barks at his own reflection. Turns out it's just opossums having a party.
Mountain Dog, Valley Cat
The first Virginia winter hits hard. Gunner is thrilled (snow!). Tiger is horrified (snow.). Two very different approaches to the same cold day.
The Porch Bandit
Something keeps stealing food off the porch. Tiger sets traps. Gunner eats the bait. Every. Single. Time. The actual culprit — a raccoon — watches from the treeline, entertained.
The Boys & Family
The Boys & Family Stories
Ben's Big Idea
The youngest boy has a plan involving Gunner, a wagon, a hill, and zero adult supervision. Tiger sees it coming and tries to warn everyone by sitting directly in the path and glaring.
The Woodshop Apprentice
The oldest boy is building something in the shop. Gunner 'helps' by laying on every tool. Tiger keeps batting screws off the workbench. The project gets done despite them.
Mom's Day Off
Mom tries to have a quiet morning. Tiger demands milk. Gunner demands pets. The boys need approximately forty-seven things. Gunner and Tiger accidentally team up to give her five minutes of peace — then immediately ruin it.
Dad's Cloud
The boys ask Dad what he does for work. Dad tries to explain cloud architecture. Gunner thinks they're talking about actual clouds. Tiger looks out the window at the sky, deeply unimpressed.
The Dreamer's Map
The middle boy draws an elaborate treasure map of the property. Gunner and Tiger follow it. It leads to the middle boy's secret fort in the woods.
Seasonal & Holiday
Holiday Stories
The Christmas Ham Incident
Tiger devises his most ambitious plan yet: steal Christmas dinner. Gunner is recruited as muscle. The family catches them mid-heist. Gunner's face says sorry. Tiger's face shows zero remorse.
The Fourth of July
Fireworks terrify Gunner. Tiger couldn't care less. A story about Tiger actually comforting Gunner, curling up beside him, even though he'd never admit it.
The First Snow
Based on real events and real photos. Gunner sits in the snow like a majestic statue. Tiger steps in it once, shakes his paw in disgust, and goes back inside. Then comes back out because Gunner won't come in.
The Garden Heist of Spring
Something is eating Mom's seedlings. Gunner is accused. Tiger is accused. It's actually deer, but Tiger frames Gunner anyway.
Adventure Stories
Adventure Stories
Operation: Mailman
Tiger becomes convinced the mailman is a spy. He recruits Gunner for a stakeout. Gunner loves the mailman. This creates significant operational conflict.
The Creature in the Creek
Gunner finds something weird in the creek on the property. Tiger analyzes it from a safe distance. It's a snapping turtle. Nobody wins.
When Gunner Met the Bear
A real black bear wanders onto the Virginia property. Gunner thinks it's a big dog. Tiger knows better. Tiger saves the day through sheer strategic brilliance and a well-timed hiss from high ground.
Heart Stories
Heart Stories
The One About Grandpa
A quieter, warmer story. Gunner remembers Dad's dad — the man who always had treats and a slow hand for petting. Tiger watched from across the room. A tribute told through the animals' eyes.
Why Tiger Stayed
All the other cats came and went. Tiger survived the country, the moves, the dogs, the coyotes, all of it. This is the story of why — and it has everything to do with a big, dumb, warm black dog who never once chased him.
The Long Walk Home
Bear's eyes go cloudy. His hearing fades. The world gets quieter and blurrier, but the grumpy old alpha is too proud to ask for help. So Gunner gives it without being asked — walking beside Bear on hikes, guiding him back when he wanders. A story about showing up, staying close, and the quiet love between two dogs who never quite understood each other but never left each other's side.