Posts by Joan Courtney
My Mystery Twirl
Duff here. I have a Particular Behavior before I do some Things. I move in a clockwise Circle. Before My halter is put on in the morning. When I’m finding My Special Place for necessities. When I’m getting ready to settle for a Nap. Rumpling My Bed. Always that Motion. Never the other way. Living…
Read MoreRest and Recoup
No man needs a vacation more than the man who just had one. —Elbert Hubbard Duff here. We’re heading into Summertime. Big time for Vacays, picnics and Day Trips. I enjoy any and every break in the Action, Myself. I work hard throughout the week, so when the Weekend arrives? I’m ready for action! I…
Read MoreA Remorseful Pup
Duff here. Now from My Posts, You may think My Life is all Sweetness and Light. Never a Cloud in the sky. But not so. The other Day, I got a little full of Myself and Acted out. I was Something else, I tell You. And I thought I had gotten Away with it. The…
Read MoreWeathering the Storm
I’m gonna hunker down like a jack rabbit in a dust storm. —Lyndon. B. Johnson Duff here. Today, the breeze is Soft and Mellow. Just right for adventuring. And exploring. And sniffing out all Sorts of Things. The meadow next to My home was beckoning and I couldn’t Resist. I spent a lot of Time…
Read MoreHappy Memorial Day
Duff here. Mom and I wish You and Yours a happy Memorial Day. We also extend sincere appreciation to Those who fought and died for Our Country that We may live free. We will never forget the sacrifices made by Them and Their Families. A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships…
Read MoreAre You Naturally Couragous?
Courage is found in unlikely places. —J.R.R. Tolkien Duff here. Although I am a Very Small Dog, I have an immense amount of Courage. I journey out to Places as yet unexplored, usually with Mom in tow. But there are times when I take off on My Own up the Hill or down the Field.…
Read MoreA Pat on the Head
Duff here. I had the Opportunity to be petted the other day. A Group of Children live close by My Home. They are 7 and younger, and ride Bikes a lot. Sometimes, They walk Their Dog, Duke. What do They do? Have Fun: playing, calling to each other, laughing. Just being Kids. Their Parents are…
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