Posts by Joan Courtney
Take Courage in Hand
Lil’ Toot here. I was pondering this maxim the other day on my Early Morning Walk with mom. It was still a little dark as we moved down the road to my Favorite Spot. As we headed that direction, I stopped and stared. A block ahead of me, in plain sight, was the Biggest Dumpster…
Read MoreThe Only Way Out Is Through
The only way out is through. —Robert Frost Lil’ Toot here. The way Out is Through. What an interesting thought! When I was in the back yard of a friend of my Mom’s, I was happy playing for a time. After a while, I wanted to go and Find her. But there was no way…
Read MoreDoggie Doorbells
Lil’ Toot here. When Mom and I are at Work, We take a break over lunchtime. There are Lovely houses behind the office, and I like to check out the Scents left by Other Canines. The curious part is: As We begin the sashay, the Doggie Doorbells start up. When I round the Corner, Three…
Read MoreA New Trick
Life is always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. —Paulo Cohelo Lil’ Toot here. Life was getting boring. Day in and day out? All the same. So I decided to mix it Up. Do Something different. Shake up the Norm. The new Trick goes like This: Mom gets ready for Work.…
Read MoreThat Special Sound
Lil’ Toot here. Knock! Knock! Someone was at the door. I went ballistic, letting Mom know all about It, for I want to earn My Kibble and Bits. I would be One Sad Puppy if I didn’t fulfill My end of the bargain. Living unstuck. It was My Favorite Neighbor! Mom was running an errand…
Read MoreGhostly Time of Year
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, The moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Hallowe’en. —goodhousekeeping.com Lil’ Toot here. It’s that Ghostly Time of year, when Goblins and Trick or Treaters are out and about. But this is the Story of a Hallowe’en Bat. He was looking for shelter before He made His…
Read MoreBeing a Hero
Lil’ Toot here. Right before Hallowe’en, Mom came across some Spooky Podcasts. One was about a Haunted classroom. Another about a Family visited by Skinwalkers. Still another about a young Boy, wandering in the Woods, who came across a Creepy old House. Didn’t sound unstuck at all. All very well and Good to listen to…
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