Posts by Joan Courtney
Saying Goodbye
You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. —E.B. White (Charlotte’s Web) Lil’ Toot here. Thanks to so many Friends and Mom, I have a Toy Box full of playthings. At home, some are the Green Ball, complete with a cord. The Squeaking Donut. Mr. Froggie and Mr. Worm. At work?…
Read MoreFrom Despair to Delight
Lil’ Toot here. Throughout the day, I am active. Busy. Constantly moving. Enjoying every Minute of My Puppyhood. I keep Mom on Her toes. So much Energy. So She did a pre-emptive Strike before I turned into a Terrible Teen, and called for Back-Up Support. Living unstuck. With that in mind, She gently places Me…
Read MoreKick Start Your New Year
What are you going to do right now to be sure you have the best year ever? Looking at your life, what’s the one thing that will make the difference between actually achieving your goals or ending up at year’s end with a handful of unfulfilled dreams? Inspired or deflated by the prospect of the…
Read MoreStill Love Me?
You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars. —Gary Allen Lil’ Toot here. Aunt Schwartzie was upset. Kinda angry, with a touch of Jealousy in the Mix too. She had been the Model German Shepherd, Guarding the Family. She could Play with the Little Littles while doing Tug-of-War with Her Master.…
Read MoreWho’s the Boss?
Lil’ Toot here. Great Uncle Maximus was a Good Sized Lad with a Strong Sense of Fairness. He weighed in at 150 plus pounds, and Very Few People questioned His Decisions. You might say he threw His weight around as Needed. Living unstuck. When His Owners dared to leave, He would often destroy Things in…
Read MoreBone-Chilling Cold
Not bossy. Just aggressively helpful. —PrintFactoryApparel, Etsy Lil’ Toot here. Every morning, Mom checks the Weather to see how warm or Cold it is outside. Lately, She looks on Her phone and says to Herself, “That’s good enough.” Or “We won’t be out long.” And off We go. But It has been downright Cold. Frigid.…
Read MoreThe Mighty Hunter
Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Bowser comes from the Hound Branch of the Family Tree and is a Mighty Hunter. He has tracked Racoons. Possums. Turkeys. Quail. But He is easily distracted by Squirrels. Their big Fluffy tails and scolding Chit-chat entrance Him, and off He goes. Living unstuck. His Master is not that Keen on…
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