Posts by Joan Courtney
Feels Like Punishment
Lil’ Toot here. As You know, Mom says I’m like a Little Hoover Vacuum. As We meander about, She keeps a sharp eye on Me, for I find things in the strangest Places. In the Forest, there’s no end to Curiosities to explore. I have found bones. And Newspapers. I even found an Empty Cigarette…
Read MoreThe Ornery Chihuahua
The inventor of the doorbell did not have a Chihuahua. —Pinterest Credit: Wing Chun Boxing Academy Lil’ Toot here. My Cousin Jackie is from the Chihuahua side of the Family. He may be Small, but He’s Fierce. I think He takes after Me. (Tail wag.) He has a Mind of His own, and loves to…
Read MoreChristmas Every Day!
Lil’ Toot here. About a month ago, Mom and I were at the coffee Shop. You know how much She loves to show Me off. And I enjoy the attention and Admiration. Why, a radio Host was discussing that when a Puppy is carried in a Sling like I am, He is The Ruler of…
Read MoreIn Training
The more I train my dog, the more I realize I’m the one being trained. —Red Bubble Lil’ Toot here. Like Me, Cousin Sylvester is also new on the Planet. Being six months old, He is learning so much. He can sit. Dance on His Hind Legs. He can even Circle to catch His Tail.…
Read MoreThe Power of Soft Connections
Your favorite barista. The cashier at the grocery store. The smiling lady at your mail drop. The woman at the copy shop who connected you with her son to help you move. The people who taught you to survive on your own after your husband died. What do these folks have in common? They are…
Read MoreAdventures and Forgiveness
To err is human. To forgive canine. —Iheartdogs Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Sally is a kind-hearted Soul, gentle and loving to Everyone She meets. Just like I do, She guides Others to safety. When Mom and I are out in the Woods, I often turn around to memorize where We’ve been. Very useful when We’re…
Read MoreSuddenly, Wide Awake
Lil’ Toot here. It was one of those Days. Mom and I were taking a Little Nap. (Since I am so small, I can’t take any other Kind.) It was a Warm, balmy Day. That Spring Breeze was so gentle. Just Sleepy outside, so We settled in. Living unstuck. I woke before Mom did. It…
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