Posts by Joan Courtney
Happy Easter
In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade. —Bing Crosby, Easter Parade (movie) Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Sally, twice removed on My Mother’s side, loves to dress up for any occasion. Halloween. Christmas. The Fourth of July. She even wore a Turkey hat, complete…
Read MoreIn the Doghouse
Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Waggie’s Owner often got sideways with the Missus and would find himself in the Doghouse. Out He would go. My cousin is an entrepreneur at heart and figured out that this would be a fantastic Side Gig. He rented out His Home, even setting up Concierge Service! That’s living unstuck. Last…
Read MoreWhere’s the Treats?
If you think a dog can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two. —Phil Pastoret Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Rufus was a Champ at following a Scent. He had some Bloodhound in Him (not sure where, except in His Magnificent Nose), and He used it well. If…
Read MoreSmall Comforts
Lil’ Toot here. Comfort comes in Countless sizes. Different packages. A chat with a friend. A Cup of tea after a long day. Or a warm Blanket. All will qualify with That ability to soothe in some way. That’s living unstuck. Auntie Edwina specialized in Creature Comforts. She’s like Me, for We both feel we’re…
Read MoreI’m Awake
You know you’re no longer in charge when your dog decides what time you wake up. —mooch@#moochinopooch Lil’ Toot here. Some people have alarm clocks. Others have a light that gently wakes them. Then, there’s my Charming Cousin, Susie Q. She’s on the Hunting side of the family tree and loves to get up early.…
Read MoreTime for a Walk?
Lil’ Toot here. My Aunt Rebetha is an Exercise Hound, always Ready for a walk. Excitement is Her Name, and leaving Paw Prints is her Game. She loves the Great Outdoors. Now, she’ll settle for hunting Squirrels, but specializes in Skunks. Her Tracking skills for these Stinky Little Critters is phenomenal, much to Her Owner’s…
Read MoreBeing Snookered
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. —Mark Twain Lil’ Toot here. My Uncle Wilbur lives in Snow Country up North, which He tells Me is non-stop this year. There was a Day when His Owner shoveled over 3 feet of snow out of the Way to let…
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