Posts by Joan Courtney
Merry Christmas
Lil’ Toot here. Throughout My Life, I have been a fan of Mr. Rogers. He was a kind and Gentle Man. He even asked Me, a Canine, to be His Neighbor! Of course, I accepted. He liked Me, and everything I brought to the Relationship. My tail Wag. My happy Yips as I told Him…
Read MoreOpen Hearts at Christmas
Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I were chatting about Love and Open Hearts at Christmas. Some folks are all about the Gifts. Other people celebrate the birth of Christ. While still Others count on Family, with Customs coming close behind. Old Traditions are observed, and New Ones created. Recently, Mom tried to recreate a Famous…
Read MoreChristmas on a Shoestring
Santa on a diet this year? Can you enjoy the holidays without going into debt? If you’re like me, you checked your list, quickly added up the costs, and thought, “I’ll need Fort Knox to manage this!” Groceries keep getting more expensive. Sticker shock persists, no matter where you look. Oh, and then there’s the…
Read MoreThe Magic of Christmas
Watch with glittering eyes the whole world because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. —Roald Dahl Lil’ Toot here. The Magic of Christmas is in full swing. Local stores have had Christmas Trees up for some time. But I think…
Read MoreChristmas Decor
Lil’ Toot here. It’s Our Tradition to put up Christmas decorations at the Office after Thanksgiving dinner. Mom thinks it helps Us work off all the Goodies We ate. I’m just along for The Ride. We motor to the Storage unit (there’s no One there at that time, so it’s a Snap,) and gather up…
Read MoreDogs and Christmas
The shame of that Christmas outfit rendered me immobile. —Lil’ Toot Lil’ Toot here. Mom thought it would be a Great Idea to dress Me up in a Santa Outfit. Bright red, it had Fur around the edges. And a cute little Belt with a Gold buckle. And a Santa hat. Mom struggled to put…
Read MoreGifts That Are Just Right
Lil’ Toot here. I was watching Mom as She carefully selected Gifts for Christmas giving. These Small Items will be mailed. Lightweight, because postage can detract from Kibble and Bits in the Doggy Bowl, You know. But They need to be Clever and Creative at the same time. Sheesh! You almost have to be a…
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