Reshuffling the Pack
Starla has always had a strange relationship with the Swiffer. Somehow it escapes her notice that it's on the end of a pole that I control. She just perceives it at this mysterious rectangle that zips around our home every so often, challenging her authority at floor level.

The last time I was cleaning up, she got into one of her usual battles with the Swiffer -- she thought she was mightily frightening it and I was just moving along into another room. Then I got a little mischievous. I chased her down the hall with it and she naturally retreated into the office because that room is carpeted. The Swiffer's next move, however, totally blew her mind. It hopped up onto the carpet. Starla had no choice but to submit. Literally. Confronted by a Swiffer on carpet, she went into her submission pose, declaring that this glorified broom was her better.

*Sigh*

Meanwhile, nickjong has caved in and ordered a new remote for our television. The original went missing almost a month ago and after turning the condo upside down, we still cannot find it. I remain steadfast in my resolve to keep searching because I think the dog has hidden it and I refuse to show my weakness. Nick, however, can't cope with trying to operate the television without it.

So, after all this, I think this leaves me as the current alpha in our pack, followed by the Swiffer, then the dog, then Nick. :P