Posts by Joan Courtney
Happy Hanukkah
A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its own flame to the other. You are such a light. —Moshe David Duff here. Mom and I have many Good Friends who are Jewish. We have often celebrated their Holiday and…
Read MoreGlow of Happiness
When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things—not the great occasions—give off the greatest glow of happiness. —Bing Crosby Duff here. I am a Canine and love The Simple Things. Bones to chew On. Other Puppies to play With. A new Toy? I’m delighted. Snackerels? I’m yours forever. A Snuggle or…
Read MoreBeing Helpful
Duff here. I was thinking the other day how Helpful I am in many Different Arenas. It’s cold in Our Part of the World now. After Mom and I return from Our Walk, She grooms Me. Now, In the summertime, I hop off Her lap and curl Up on the other End of the Sofa.…
Read MoreWhisper Your Problems Out
Sometimes when I get mad I go to my room and whisper bad words. —Buzz Feed, Teachers’ student sayings: anonymous 5-year-old Duff here. Mom and I heard: Most people can handle Their Families for four Hours on a Holiday. Then They need a Break. Old grudges return. Sibling rivalry is at its best. Squabbles erupt.…
Read MoreRemembering Who You Are
It’s okay. You just forgot who you are. Welcome back. —evolvemyhealth.com Duff here. It’s winding up into full gear for the Holiday Season. On top of My Regular Schedule, I watch Mom make Plans and purchase Gifts. She even made a list on Her Computer, noting what She bought and who It was For. This…
Read MoreWake Up Time
Duff here. Mom and I have a ritual, A specific pattern We follow to begin the Day. First, the little Westminster chime clock sounds the hour. For whatever reason, the Timepiece is 7 minutes Faster than the usual hour. This gives Mom time to stretch and begin to waken. The back up is The Alarm…
Read MoreWater
On my daily morning walk with MacDuff, we pass a ditch with running water. Sometimes the ditch is fairly full, burbling and moving along. Once, it was so full it overflowed onto the empty lot on the corner. And other times, it is simply a trickle. The water itself is usually clear, with a definite…
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