HERE IS CHE, a 5-year-old Colonial Cocker Spaniel, taking one of the several naps per day that she takes at her home in South Arlington. As you can see, she has completely marked the couch that she is sleeping on as her territory, complete with ripped fabric. When she is not napping, she likes to play “fight” with her human brother, pensively gaze out the window at her backyard and patrol the backyard for varmints.

Marcus Simon: October Column
Imagine you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association. You don’t get to choose whether to belong and you must pay whatever dues the association charges. Now imagine the



