Posts by Joan Courtney
Compassion Over Judgment
As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear. —Tracee Ellis Ross Duff here. So many Thoughts arise as I contemplate this quote. As You know, I definitely accept Myself. All of Me. Each and Every part of Me…
Read MoreCoffee With Cream
Duff here. I was reminiscing about my Puppy Days last week. I really Enjoy coffee with Cream in It. How did that come About? So glad You asked. My Doggy Daddy had this beverage every morning. It was the Signal To Start the Day for Him. He would carefully measure out the Coffee Crystals. Next,…
Read MoreCreating a Red Letter Day
I love when people that have been through hell walk out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still (not yet) consumed by the fire. —Stephanie Sparkles Duff here. Seems to me this Quote has Different levels. At first, I thought of Our brave Fire Fighters, keeping My Home safe and secure. I…
Read MoreMy Winter Wonderland
Duff here. My Winter Wonderland has returned in all its Glory. The day before the Snow Storm was Balmy and warm. Trees were getting Their Bright Colors for Fall, almost as if They were readying for a Celebration. Some were Red, while others were Gold and Yellow. Japanese maples were a Deep Burgundy while Aspens…
Read MoreUniquely You
Absorb what is useful. Discard what is not. Add what is uniquely your own. —Bruce Lee Duff here. Such a powerful statement! And a Powerful Man. Mom and I were talking about What it Took to become a Master of Martial Arts. To reach this Pinnacle not only called for Hours of Practice but extreme…
Read MoreMy Invitation for Mom
Duff here. I went to Doggy Day Camp the other day. You already know What a Joyous Occasion this is for Me. I get to meet My Friends, run around in a Very large Play Area and connect with other Four Legged Canines. The Kennel is the Best, for I have My very own Spot,…
Read MoreMove on That Dream
Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. —Earl Nightingale Duff again. I was thinking what a dynamic Perspective on Time this quote is. It can apply to Almost Anything. From Dropping weight to changing Habits. From Going back to School…
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