Posts by Joan Courtney
Fridge Magnets
Lil Toot here. Randy is My First Cousin Twice removed. In some ways, We both share the Same Tendencies. We get curious about What’s around the Corner. We look into Culverts, just because. Mom draws the Line if She smells a Skunk, but I’m not sure. The Scent is so enticingly Pungent . . .…
Read MoreAmbassador of Happiness
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. —Anne Frank Lil’ Toot here. I am a Happy Puppy. I greet Everyone with Enthusiasm and Joy. I dance on My Hind Legs and warble with Delight. If My Clients choose to gather Me up? I liberally hand out Kisses and wiggle all over. People have asked…
Read MoreHaircut, Anyone?
Lil’ Toot here. Aunt Mehitabel was a classy Canine. Always ready to show off Her Good Looks, She spent a Fortune on face creams and Serums. Regenerating those younger Skin Tones was a Major Accomplishment. At Two years of Age, She was a Beauty Queen and was prepared to return to Her Former Glory. Living…
Read MoreWanna Play?
Some days are simply meant for playing. —Maty.Ann.Radmacher Lil’ Toot here. Being a Puppy is Pure Delight . . . all the Time. I play. I eat. I Sleep and Nap. Repeat. I go Walka Walka (Mom’s term.) I cuddle with My Clients. I have Two Sets of Toys, One at Home and the Other…
Read MoreThanksgiving Joy
Lil’ Toot here. According to Mom, Thanksgiving Day is just around the Corner. But I’m not sure What that means. She told Me it was a Time to pause and Give Thanks . . . For Your Family and Friends. For what You have. For Where You live. For the food on Your Table (and…
Read MoreExplosive Surprises!
Explosions are not comfortable. —Yevgeny Zamyatin Lil’ Toot here. My Distant Cousin Horatio was the adventurous Type. He came from the Explorer Branch of the Family. Word is He was put on a Train as a Piece of Luggage, and traveled Cross Country on the Railroad’s dime. He lived in style as Conductors and Porters…
Read MoreBarn Sore?
Lil’ Toot here. As You know, this is My First Journey around the Sun. Being a twelve-week-old Morkie, Winter caught Me by surprise. Not that long ago, the Sky was Light when Mom and I rolled out for Our Morning Walk. Now? It feels like O’ Dark Thirty. I am a Very Small Dog and…
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