Posts by Joan Courtney
Flight 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…
Read MoreTrust
All of the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust. —Peter Pan, by James Barrie Lil’ Toot here. Once again, Mom had an Important Thing to Do that did not include Me. Mostly because She was going to a Restaurant to enjoy a meal with Friends. Did You know The Powers That…
Read MoreBe Your Own Super Hero
Lil’ Toot here. Cold, Cold weather is the hallmark so far this Year. Now, I understand homes are designed to Breathe. All very well and Good, but there are the Inside Drafts to consider. Mom is Thoughtful. She puts a Heavy White Towel over Me (as I rest for the next adventure) to keep Me…
Read MoreNo Whining
Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining. —President Theodore Roosevelt Lil’ Toot here. I found this Quote quite curious. And Amusing. I am not a Whiner, for My world is too full of Things to Explore and People to Meet. If I run up against a Problem, I figure out a…
Read MoreDecisions
Lil’ Toot here. I was thinking about Decisions the Other Day. Big Ones and little ones. The kind that are Life changing. And others that are of the everyday Variety. I have watched People become Stressed Beyond belief when making these Choices. You might call it Paralysis Analysis. This color or that? Buy it? Or…
Read MoreMy Fluffy Tail
the most unforgettable person in my life is u! u know who you r—Rachele, Poems-and-Quotes.com Lil’ Toot here. One of My more endearing Qualities is My Fluffy Tail. It is Snow white and sways with Me as I walk. Or Trot. Or flat out Run. Mom particularly appreciates it when I am being a Lion…
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