This morning started the way most of mine do lately, medicated and chaotic. I took NyQuil the night before to deal with a stubborn cough that refuses to move on like a bad ex. Naturally, I overslept by an hour, only to be jolted awake by the soundtrack of my three dogs absolutely losing their minds. The neighbor and his dog had the audacity to walk outside, and that apparently required a full-on barkstorm. Thanks for the gentle wake-up, guys. NOT!