EmptyCases Substack

EmptyCases Substack

Dispatches

Like my Dog

Shadowland – 1 January, 2026

EmptyCases's avatar
EmptyCases
Jan 01, 2026
∙ Paid

“I’m going to try to be more like my dog.”

I’ve been making this same New Year’s resolution since 2013, because I think it’s a good one. I’m going to try to be more like my dog because:

  • He’s always happy to see those he cares about. (No, I’m not going to start smelling butts.)

  • He’s always leery of strangers. (When my dog questions someone’s character, sometimes he just walks up and pisses on their leg. He’s usually right—just like with the twit that was my youngest daughter’s last boyfriend.)

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of EmptyCases.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Richard Mann · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture