So much for that decoration

I usually put up garlands with lights along the front porch railing, but upon reflection I decided to just put up my old cheap garlands with no electrical cords. I was afraid if I put up the lit ones, I'd let the dogs out one night, forget to unplug the garlands, and wind up with barbecued dogs. But the dogs let the garland alone, and I thought maybe I should have put up the lit ones after all.

But perhaps not. Because this morning, the dogs suddenly noticed the garlands (after they've been up for well over a week) and they're now in little pieces on my front steps. Little, bitty, shredded pieces.

So... it's just as well there weren't any wires involved:-).