Posts by Joan Courtney
Consequences
You can choose anything you want . . . except the consequences. —Words To Live By Duff here. Ah, Consequences. The bane of my existence. Typically, I am a well Behaved Therapy Dog. I mind my manners. I am thoughtful toward others, never intruding. If so inclined, I play with my Clients. And do we…
Read MoreRoscoe and Me
Hello there! It’s Duff. And I want to share what happened last week. My cousin, Roscoe, came to visit Me. Isn’t he a Handsome Fellow? And what a Grand Time we had. Once I got past the concept he was going to chew me up for breakfast, we played and romped about. Tug of War,…
Read MoreThe Important Things in Life
Forget to remember and remember to forget what isn’t important to you. —Kathy Walter Duff here. Sometimes, I get wound up in one Important Way of Doing Something. Like: this is the only way to go on this path in the forest. Or this is the only way to get an extra treat. Perhaps this…
Read MoreNaps Are Underrated
Duff again. As I nap off and on throughout the day, I revel in the ease of Slumber Land. To me, it’s one of the best things I can do for myself. This activity eases the problems of the day (like when I Ran Away from Mom when we were heading into work) and makes…
Read MoreLove Others
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. —Josh Billings Duff again. I open my Heart to a select few people. And it pays enormous dividends. I have a multitude of ways to show love to my Good Friends. When we connect, I am ecstatic to see…
Read MoreI Exercise Patience
Duff again. Have you ever noticed when you go to town with Some People, they attract others to chat with? I sure have. My mom seems to meet people non-stop when we are out and about. These visits are spirited and lively, punctuated by laughter (and Serious Stuff at times). The ones involved have a…
Read MoreEveryday Rituals
With all the uncertainty of the world, there is comfort in everyday rituals. For instance, I am fond of many familiar little routines that begin my day. Some people feel there’s a direct correlation between the ability to keep the eyelids open and the number of cups of coffee imbibed. For me, things like fresh…
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