Posts by Joan Courtney
National Noise Day
My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud. —Henry Rollins I hear chips and salsa! Lil’ Toot here. Last week was National Noise Day. How do I know? I heard it on the Radio. They played sounds to a listener in a Competition to honor the day. And I knew Them all! First was the…
Read MoreThe Magic Word
Lil’ Toot here. I don’t believe I’ve told You about My Uncle Rolf. He was a Tender-hearted Canine. And quite Powerful and Strong. Like all Dogs, He would follow His Master everywhere to help clean up Dropped Food, and slurp up spilled Coffee. He was a Pro in each and Every way. Living unstuck. Rolf’s…
Read MorePesky Passwords
They say to use a password of 4 random words, so mine is: purple-giraffe-running-on-a-cloud123! —Randall Munroe Lil’ Toot here. Mom was at the Computer. (Have I mentioned how much Time that machine takes away from Me? Even a moment is far too much.) She was fussing over a password that wouldn’t let Her into an…
Read MoreShowing Off
Lil’ Toot here. Playing fetch can be both Challenging and fun for a Morkie like Me. I have such a good time going after Things. Just ask My Cousin, Agatha, who was on the Maltese side of the family and well-known for chasing squirrels, rabbits, and Birds of all types. I think it’s genetic, for…
Read MoreNot One, But Two
It’s a great day for a ball game; let’s play two! —Ernie Banks, baseball player Lil’ Toot here. Auntie Begonia loved to play with Toys. Other Dogs. Tug of war with Her owner. Like Me, She could chase her Tail. Round and around She’d go. Her favorite was a Kong, stuffed with goodies and treasures.…
Read MoreThe Defender
Lil’ Toot here. Great Uncle Rupert is Fierce. If the Mailman dares to show up (that happens every day. The nerve!) He’s ready to tear Him limb from limb. The FedEx woman is even worse. She brings a package up to the porch. Then runs like a Sprinter back to safety. Good thinking! Living unstuck.…
Read MoreMy Elegant Cuisine?
9 out of 10 dogs prefer it. You must be the 10th. — Ken Benner Lil’ Toot here. I am training Mom on My Tastes for Food. Outside, My Cuisine is extensive. Dead bird wings. Chicken bones that are a few days old or well-aged. Inside? Anything Mom is eating. Well almost . . .…
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