How To Stop Your Neighbor's Dog From Barking

I am not going to groups today on account that my sister's dog was murdered. It's not because I am too sad to go on with my daily tasks, (although, I am very sad for Angie and her kids) but frankly, I don't wanna tell anyone that depressing story, and I know I will if I go to group. It's a story that would definitely get Uncle Albert down from the ceiling...(if you've ever seen Mary Poppins, you will understand what I mean.)