Posts by Joan Courtney
Attracting a Pet Squirrel
Lil’ Toot here. We met a delightful New neighbor last week. She and Her Family are getting settled into Their Charming Home. Quite creative They are when getting Furniture up to the Second Floor. But Most of all? Our Neighbor wants to have Her Own Squirrel. One that will entertain Her as She works from…
Read MoreToo Many Toys?
Don’t you think you have enough toys for your dog? First of all, no one asked you. —Jen Crowe Lil’ Toot here. I have a bunch of Toys. The basket at the Office is full to Overflowing, with more behind the Recliner. Under the Stool. Hidden on the Wrong Side of the Door. Tucked under…
Read MoreThe Dog Days of Summer
Lil’ Toot here. Summer is My most Favorite Time of year. This Time Around, though, has been smokin’ Hot very Early. I mean exceptionally Heated. Mom and I venture out into the Sunshine early in the Morning, before Mother Nature turns up the Furnace. I romp and Play. I check out Hidden Places. I explore…
Read MoreDon’t Be So Hard On Yourself
Don’t be so hard on yourself. The mom in E.T. (the movie) had an alien in her house for days and didn’t notice. —Nestingwithgran.com Lil’ Toot here. I’m a People Watcher. Since I’m a Dog, I seem Invisible. I tuck Myself away in a Corner and Observe what’s going on. I check People out as…
Read MoreDogs Are Family
Lil’ Toot here. Yesterday, Mom was telling Me about Her family. She and Her Brother were raised in a Fun Neighborhood. There were 47 Kids on the block. This time of year? School was out. Time to Play. Since computers and Air Conditioning were not Yet invented, Outdoors was the place to Be. She had…
Read MoreAn After Work Celebration!
Saturday feels like a collective exhale. Breathe it in together. —Unknown Lil’ Toot here. I see My Clients each week. Mom and I work from Tuesday through Saturday, a Hairdresser’s Schedule. Tail wags. A celebration of Sorts begins after Our Last Client of the Week. A Family Tradition for Closing Time! Living unstuck. Mom’s part:…
Read MorePalatial Puppy Pouches
Lil’ Toot here. Mom needs a Supervisor. Since I am the Canine Executive Officer of Unstuck Living, it’s My job to make sure She’s doing the right thing. Especially when it comes to picking the Right Food. She gets sidetracked with Greens, especially Collards. Yuck! Tomatoes. Blueberries and strawberries. Then She gets to Meat. Now,…
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