Posts by Joan Courtney
Puppy Love
Lil’ Toot here. I realized Something Important the other day. I was doing My number, playing away. Then sleeping Soundly. Having the Zoomies, followed by Delightful Mischief. All in the Day of a 10-week-old Puppy. Living unstuck. When I was Chewing on a Gift from a Thoughtful Friend (She realized the Importance of an intact…
Read MoreOutside the Box
Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child (or a puppy). —Joan Alman Lil’ Toot here. I have discovered the most Interesting Toys. Of course, there are Puppy Toys Mom has picked Up for Me. And Delightful Squeaky Toys Other Friends have gifted Me. I even have Some to…
Read MoreHalloween Is Coming!
Lil’ Toot here. My first Halloween is around the Corner. Mom told Me She would protect Me from the Ghoulies and Ghosties. I don’t even know what She means but It sounds Okay. She was considering a Costume for Me. But I am a Tiny Pup, so Anything engulfs Me. Not living unstuck. Instead, Dianna,…
Read MoreFun Times
Action absorbs anxiety. —Dan Harris Lil’ Toot here. As Unstuck Living’s Official Canine Executive Officer, I have noticed a trend in My Clients. Of course, when They meet me? They claim all They need is Puppy Therapy. And I would agree. I Cuddle with the Best of Them. Living unstuck. But right now, Anxiety seems…
Read MoreConsequences
Little Toot here. When Mom and I first went for a Walk, I was Tiny. She would put me down and Pick Me up . . . often. But now? I have grown. I told Her I was a Big Pup now. We began Our Walk, and I was running circles around Her. I had…
Read MoreSpider Webs and Your Mind
Ever thought about a spider web? As the beads of dew reflect the sun’s light, it carries a message. Its thin structure belies its strength. Even though it is spun from strands of silk, it can support the weight of the dew and create a trap for unwary insects. This also brings to mind a…
Read MoreMy Secret Identity
Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart. —Dorothy Hinshaw Little Toot here. Mom was getting ready for Work. And made the Horrible Mistake of putting Me in My Playpen. Even though I had toys, food, and a place to lie down? Cruel and Unusual Punishment. I protested mightily, as only…
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