Posts by Joan Courtney
Pesky 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 . . .…
Read MoreGot the Punies?
Lil’ Toot here. Ever had a time when You didn’t feel good at all? You had the Punies. Maybe Your Tummy was upset. Or You had a dry mouth. Your outlook on Life was getting grim. That was Aunt Samantha. She was feeling poorly, so Off to the Hospital She went. Living unstuck. Once there,…
Read MoreHappy 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…
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