Posts by Joan Courtney
Listening to the Duff
No one appreciates the very special genius of your (shared) conversation as much as the dog does. —Christopher Morley Duff here. As You know, Mom and I have the most Warmhearted Conversations ever. Why, if that were not True, how Would She be able to be My Ghost Writer? Sometimes, We laugh at Stuff that…
Read MoreKeep Up Appearances
Duff here. I got a Video from Cousin Sylvester. He was in a Snit. He works from Home and His Owner constantly grooms Him to Look Spectacular. He related that He feels quite Confined. Between You and Me, His preference is to roam About and Court the Ladies. He has quite a Following, so has…
Read MoreThe Quiet Time Between Years
It was the quiet time between Christmas and New Year’s. I had finished my morning walk for the day in the dark. It was cold. It was windy. This is the time of year when I usually give myself the gift of time and begin work on business taxes. This year? I was stuck. Not…
Read MoreConsistency!
It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently. —Anthony Robbins Duff here. I just got a note from My Pal, Snoopy. Another year has passed, and We were recounting what Happened. He told the Story of getting in His Plane to battle the Red Baron…
Read MoreA Doggie Burrito
Duff here. As You know. I love My Winter Playground. So different from Fall. And Spring. And Summer. The Chill in the Air makes Me grateful for My Lovely Coat. It serves to Keep Me warm. I feel sorry for Mom, Pulling on Vests, jackets, Her Hoodie. Then there’s the Hat and Muffler. I come…
Read MoreMy Winter Playground
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. —Aristotle Duff here. The First real Snowfall has come! We had a light Dusting a while ago, and it was Gone too Quickly. Sigh. This time? I’m reveling in My Winter Wonderland. Mom took a Video of Me romping…
Read MoreUngrateful?
Never stop doing your best just because someone doesn’t give you credit. —Pinterest Duff here. Uncle Charlie was a good-looking Dude. He came from the German Shepherd branch of the Family. This Group is well known for being Smart and Proactive. He made sure His Family was Safe and Secure, even if it cost Him…
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