Posts by Joan Courtney
I’m a Big Boy Now!
Moving from cot (upstairs crib) to bed (man cave.) A good thing. —Instagram | interpreted by Lil’ Toot Lil’ Toot here. I’m about a year and a half old now. Woot woot! As You recall, I was a little over 3 pounds when I first came home with Mom. She was quite concerned about My…
Read MoreChanging Perspectives
Lil’ Toot here. Not that long ago, the Weather was windy. And cold. Mom and I were out on Our morning walkabout. Mom was stomping along, muttering to Herself about how cold it was. How hard It was to get warmed up. She had on every piece of Winter Clothing She could find, all the…
Read MoreInspired Creativity
Never follow anyone else’s path, unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost. —Ellen De Generes Lil’ Toot here. As You know, Squirrels are the Nemesis of My Family Tree. Other generations have devoted their Entire Lifetimes to the Pursuit of these Critters, and I am not far behind. With so many of the Bushy-Tailed…
Read MoreMardi Gras Celebrations!
Lil’ Toot here. Mardi Gras began on the 17th, but the Good Times are still rolling! New Orleans, Louisiana was The Place to Be for the Big Celebration. The parades, with Their brightly colored Floats? Those Sparkly Masks? Crazy dancing? And Gifts of Tossed Necklaces in green, Purple and Gold? The cultural Diversity in the…
Read MoreAttitude . . . and Then Some
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest she wear a tail. —Fran Lebowitz Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Egbert was a Spoiled pup. He came from the Terrier Side of the Family Tree, and was notorious for getting His Own Way. He would wake at 3:00 am, hungry…
Read MoreFlight to Freedom
Lil’ Toot here. Aunt Hildegarde often said Self Worth is like a Gem. And when You turn a diamond in Your Hand, the Sparkles from the Many Cuts within bounce a beautiful Spectrum. (Personally, I love to chase the Reflections of the Sparkles on the Wall. Why, I can entertain Myself all Day long.) That’s…
Read MoreHappy Heart Time!
Lil’ Toot here. Valentine’s Day is on the way, with emphasis on Chocolates and flowers. Mushy songs of Love and Romance are broadcast everywhere. Folks walk into stores and What do they see? Red hearts. Squeezable teddy bears. Cards and treats. Sparkling balloons. All in red and white. I think St. Valentine went overboard when…
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