Dobby and Chip relaxing together

Two dogs. Four wheels. One very good life.

A little slice of life with Tom and Amy—powered by dog hair, Detroit steel, Florida sun, and the next backyard project.

Dobby & Chip

Two good dogs, two loyal friends, and a shared belief that every soft surface belongs to them. Alyx, their dog sitter, helps keep the household in good hands.

Dobby

At 11 years old, Dobby is the bigger tan dog: part Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chow, and American Pit Bull Terrier. He’s a loyal friend, a very good dog, and a protector who’s always ready for a good “walk walk.”

Chip

At 5 years old, Chip is the smaller tan dog: a Chiweenie, mostly Chihuahua and Dachshund. Compact frame, satellite-dish ears, undeniable main-character energy—and he’s the boss.

Chip’s song

Chip works the camera, then claims his spot on the couch.

Classic muscle to electric bus

Four very different answers to the same question: what should we drive today?

1969

Ford Mustang Mach 1

Long hood, shaker scoop, blacked-out details—the unmistakable shape that started the collection.

2025

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

The bus, recharged: blue-and-white two-tone, all-electric, and impossible to lose in a parking lot.

2025

Ford Bronco

White, square-shouldered, and ready for the road to get less civilized.

2025

Ford F-150 Platinum PowerBoost

The gray hybrid workhorse: equal parts polished road-tripper and ready-for-anything truck.

What’s happening now

Backyard projects, memorable football weekends, and whatever catches the camera next.

Retired professional bowlerA former member of the Professional Bowlers Association.
Kentucky ColonelAn honorary title with a little Southern distinction.
Ordained ministerA résumé with range.

Pizza oven incoming

A Pronto 500 is joining the backyard setup. Deposit down; pickup is next week.

On the schedule

Football season

Lions and Notre Dame weekends—best served with something coming off the grill.

Around home

Florida in the frame

Birds in the yard, sunset walks, dog interruptions, and the small moments worth keeping.

From Birdynumnums

Photos from Birdynumnums, Tom and Amy’s bird feeder—where common ground-doves, cardinals, blue jays, and grackles stop by for a close-up. Want a live look? Reach out to Tom for access to the feeder cam.

One loud football weekend

The trip started with AC/DC’s PWR UP Tour at Notre Dame Stadium, then headed north for the Notre Dame–Wisconsin Shamrock Series game at Lambeau Field. Friends, football, a numbered concert poster, and plenty of game-day character along the way.