Posts by Joan Courtney
The Dreadful Noontime Stroll
Lil’ Toot here. Mom’s commitment to Our ongoing Good Health and Longevity is astounding. She has Us on a great Eating Plan. Mine is supplemented with Treats. Hers not so much. (Guess She doesn’t like My Goodies, and that’s more for Me.) We rest occasionally. And She puts Me to bed at a reasonable hour,…
Read MoreMy Friend, River
Dogs have boundless enthusiasm but no sense of shame. I should have a dog as a life coach. —Martin Buxbaum Lil’ Toot here. A Fellow can’t have too many Friends. I met River last week, and We were instant Buddies. He is a Jack Russell terrier/Doxy mix. Twice My size, with My Same high level…
Read MoreMom the Protector
Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Archie was fondly remembered as being a Fierce Defender of the Family. He would bark and Snarl if He detected Ill Intent from anyone. He was 10 pounds of Yorkie, sopping wet. No never-mind. He was a Powerful Force to be reckoned with. But His Owners got Him a Coyote Proof…
Read MoreMom and Mosquitos
If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. —The Dalai Lama Duff here. It’s Monsoon season. Time for heavy Rainfall, blowing winds, and Puddles galore. Mosquitoes love standing Water, especially ponds and plashes. That leads me to the Story of Lil’ Toot here. It’s Monsoon season. Time for…
Read MoreMaking Friends a la Toot
Lil’ Toot here. Some Folks are scared to reach out and Make Friends. They think They might say the Wrong thing. Or worse yet? Not have anything to say at All. Their minds go Blank, and They fumble about, getting red in the Face. Totally embarrassed. Their Mind Talk is, “See, once again. I goofed…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Me!
You’re not spoiled; you’re just appropriately celebrated. Enjoy your burger! —scoffpaper.com Dear Reader, Lil’ Toot here. Today is My Second Birthday! At 5-6 pounds, I’m fully Grown. Adorable and proud of It. Mom says I’m cute (and spoiled . . .). I think many of My Clients would agree. Tail Wags. I’m living unstuck. Would…
Read MoreMy Dream Job
Lil’ Toot here. Psst . . . I have a Secret I want to share with You. I have a dream of being a DJ. On a Beach. Playing the songs I love. I can picture Myself . . . listening to the Waves, wind in My Fur. Smelling the Ocean. Surrounded by My adoring…
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