Posts by Joan Courtney
The Joy of Different Perspecitives
Duff here. I love to ride in my car. Notice it’s my car. My mom is simply a chauffeur. A good one, but just someone to ferry me around. And that’s as it should be. I like to cruise from the front seat to the back, from one side of the car to the other.…
Read MoreJoyful Greetings
When somebody walks through the door, even if it’s five times a day, you should go totally insane with joy. —Super Soul Sunday Duff again. The other day, I was considering the way I greet people. If I am at the office, my mom tries to have me on her lap. The reason? I am…
Read MoreThe Disappearing Squirrels
Duff here. And I have been in a conundrum all of my life. That’s right. Ever since I was a puppy, this situation has been occurring. Perhaps you can help me with this, for my mom goes into hysterics when it comes up and can’t explain for all her laughter. It goes like this: the…
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Door
Duff’s Thought for the Day If it doesn’t open, it’s not your door. —Daily Health Post Duff here. I was considering this thought the other day. I am at a definite disadvantage when it comes to opening doors. (Mom says I’m height impaired, for I am a Very Small Dog). But when a door opens,…
Read MoreI Am Perfect Dog
Duff here. This is a story from my puppyhood. A lady who worked at the Show Low Public Library was talking with my mom about a service dog she had adopted. She explained the dog needed to be instructed to do absolutely everything: eating, going outside, taking care of “private business,” sitting. No spontaneity. My…
Read MoreTrees
Enjoying the Little Things . . . on the Mountain As I went on my walk yesterday, I began to delight in the pleasure of paying attention to trees. So many kinds, shapes and varieties of trees here on the Mountain. I can recognize them by their bark, their leaves, their height. But to really…
Read MoreCelebrating Bath Time
Anyone who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. —Franklin P. James Duff here. I love my bath time. My fur gets dirty and matted at times as I adventure about my universe. My tail can get into all sorts of mischief. You should have seen the time it got daubed in…
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