Posts by Joan Courtney
Making 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…
Read MoreBeing You
Someone once told me not to bite off more than I could chew. I said I’d rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity. —IHearts 143 Quotes Team Lil’ Toot here. Anything to do with Noshing? I’m all in! And this thought gives Me a lot of Food for thought. As a Canine, I can…
Read MoreKind Neighbors
Lil’ Toot here. We have Kind Neighbors. A Family of Four just moved in, plus Jack, who is a Terrier mix. At first, I threatened Him. Yeah, I did. Simply by Being Who I am. He barked and Growled, and pretended to be Fierce. Then one Day? We were Friends. Once He took off from…
Read MoreFireworks?
Pretty sure I was a sparkler in another life. —everydaypower Lil’ Toot here. I love Fireworks. And last Weekend was an Extravaganza of Explosions. The flash catches My Eye, and I’m Gazing for hours. Watching for Upward Moves. Hearing the Popping Sounds. The ohhs and Ahhs from the audience. Maybe some Music and laughter. Well,…
Read MoreBe Your Wonderfulness
Lil’ Toot here. As I watch the world go by, I see So Many Folks who are unhappy with Themselves. Their self-talk goes: “I’ll never be Enough.” Or “I’ll be happy when (fill in the Blank). “If only I could lose those last five pounds.” Yikes! I weigh that much, and You’d be losing Me.…
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