Posts by Joan Courtney
Cell Phones: My Opinion
I find that checking my phone (in the morning) tramples over my positive vibes, because we all know that checking messages is like rattling a wasp nest.” —Stephanie lee Duff here. My life changed dramatically once my mom started using a cell phone. When she first began, she couldn’t even answer if someone called. The…
Read MoreMy Morning Ritual
Duff again. Morning comes and I’m ready for the day. Mom releases me from my carrier (Doggy Den or Safe Place when there are thunderstorms) and we journey out to take care of “business.” Back in we come. That’s when my true Morning Ritual begins. Mom fills her kettle with water for the first cup…
Read MoreCheck Yourself
Check yourself before you wreck yourself. —A common saying Duff here. Did I tell you I was almost sent to live at another home? Well, when I was a Small Puppy, my Doggy Daddy was having problems with his balance and eyesight. Since I am so very close to the ground, I can’t imagine that…
Read MoreDoing Some Spring Cleaning?
Spring is here. Buds have formed and are beginning to unfold. The peach trees, the daffodils and other small bushes have unfurled their colors. The sun rises earlier and earlier to bring those longer and warmer days. Birds have returned and are splashing around in the pond. Others chirp sleepily in the trees as I…
Read MoreI Love to Play
Duff again. You know, playing is a great pastime. When I enter this arena, the world’s my playground. And what I do is spontaneous. Mom is easily amused so I have a ready audience. Every now and again, I decide it’s time to run as fast as I can. “Run, run as fast as you…
Read MoreRotisserie Chicken is the Best!
Duff here. You already know: I am a full-fledged dog. That being said, I truly enjoy my food. I patiently wait on the outside boundary of the kitchen (that’s a story for another time) and can smell the delectables put in my bowl. First, there’s some dry dog food. But then the treat is placed…
Read MoreOn Goof Ups
When you foul up . . . don’t turn goof ups into give ups. —Anonymous Duff’s Thought for the Day Duff here. Have you ever made a gaffe? I mean, something so horrendous you wish you could crawl in a hole and disappear? I did that last week. Every spring, I have this yearning to…
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