Posts by Joan Courtney
Being a Hero
Lil’ Toot here. Right before Hallowe’en, Mom came across some Spooky Podcasts. One was about a Haunted classroom. Another about a Family visited by Skinwalkers. Still another about a young Boy, wandering in the Woods, who came across a Creepy old House. Didn’t sound unstuck at all. All very well and Good to listen to…
Read MoreTake Another Snapshot
Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the goodness. Develop from the negatives. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot. —Ziad K. Abdelnour Lil’ Toot here. Mom is a Picture Taker from way back. Seems every Time I turn around, that little Contraption is in Her hand,…
Read MoreMom’s 100-Yard Dash
Lil’ Toot here. The scene: Mom was at the Safeway shopping center. She spied a Friend driving Her gorgeous Truck, and being Friendly, began to Wave. Her Friend was busy driving (Good idea, but no Help to Mom) and kept on moving. As You know, if Nothing else, Mom is determined. She continued to wave,…
Read MoreTime Flies
Time moves so fast. From ages 1 to 17, it takes forever. From 18 to 20, it feels like a month. From 20 to 30, it feels like a week. —u/zip759 Lil’ Toot here. Time is zipping By. Why, when I was a Tiny Puppy? There was so much time to Learn new things. I…
Read MoreCut Those Bangs!
Lil’ Toot here. Great-Cousin Waldo was quite the Shepherd. He prided Himself on Being the Best in His Field. He never lost a Sheep on His watch, often returning to gather up Someone wandering about. (I’ve been relieved to be found at times, too.) Living unstuck. He was also Super focused. So much so that…
Read More“Stop It” Looks
Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart. —Roy T. Stevens Lil’ Toot here. It was Windy last week. I mean, Super Gusty. Mom and I were out for a noontime stroll. I was stomping in the Leaves. Pouncing. Jumping. Frisking and sliding. I have…
Read MoreBows? Or Not?
Lil Toot here. To maintain My Dapper Dude status, Ashley at Classic Canine grooms Me every month. I get the Royal Treatment, as I should. I am cuddled. Then bathed. My hairs are cut. And I am shaved in My (Ahem) Parts. The final Touch? A Bow to top it all off! Living unstuck. This…
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