Posts by Joan Courtney
The Perfect Gift
Lil’ Toot here. A while back, Mom and I sent a Gift to Mattie, My Canine Buddy down south. Her Mistress was complaining Mattie would get a Toy. The Pooch’s response: Immediate shredding. Total and Complete Destruction. Her preference? Kongs stuffed with Treats, but She is on a diet right now. Yuck! Not living unstuck.…
Read MoreI’m Sweating
I tell my students all the time. Me: “You need to go get a jacket.” Kid in 30-degree weather: “Why? I’m not cold!” Me: “I’m a mom. If I’m cold, you’re wearing a jacket. We can always call your mom on my cellphone if you want . . .” Kid: “Going . . .” —Karina…
Read MoreAfterglow
Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I had a great Time at the Run for The Pines. So many Vintage Cars and Vehicles. They had a shine and glitter all Their Own. We started our Appreciation Tour the Week before. I got curious about Tires, but Mom said that was a no-no. These are Fancy Show…
Read MoreOn a Crusade
My dog’s superpower is spotting a discarded French fry from three blocks away. —Popular Internet quote Lil’ Toot here. Every day, Mom takes Me out to follow My Campaign to track down Discarded Treats. I discover What’s Left by others. After all, it only seems right to Clean Up. This morning? We headed out, and…
Read MoreThe Near Encounter
Lil’ Toot here. As You know, the White Mountains are in a rural area. Once We were on a Saunter (is there any other Way to walk?), and I stopped in My Tracks. And stared into the woods. And Kept on gazing until Mom finally saw what I was Pointing out to Her. A beautiful…
Read MoreSparkles of Happiness
Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark. —Jay Danzia Lil’ Toot here. When I connect with Someone, I smile My Doggy Smile. Now this is fairly difficult to see, for I do have a Lot Of Fur. But…
Read MoreI Detest Puddles
Lil’ Toot here. Once again, We are in Monsoon Season. So many are pleased and delighted with the Rain. Sometimes It comes down gently, while at other times deluging as a Torrent. Sometimes, I get scared of Thunder and Lightning, for I’m convinced Something is out to Get Me. (I just know it.) I…
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