Posts by Joan Courtney
Mardi Gras Celebrations!
Lil’ Toot here. Mardi Gras began on the 17th, but the Good Times are still rolling! New Orleans, Louisiana was The Place to Be for the Big Celebration. The parades, with Their brightly colored Floats? Those Sparkly Masks? Crazy dancing? And Gifts of Tossed Necklaces in green, Purple and Gold? The cultural Diversity in the…
Read MoreAttitude . . . and Then Some
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest she wear a tail. —Fran Lebowitz Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Egbert was a Spoiled pup. He came from the Terrier Side of the Family Tree, and was notorious for getting His Own Way. He would wake at 3:00 am, hungry…
Read MoreFlight to Freedom
Lil’ Toot here. Aunt Hildegarde often said Self Worth is like a Gem. And when You turn a diamond in Your Hand, the Sparkles from the Many Cuts within bounce a beautiful Spectrum. (Personally, I love to chase the Reflections of the Sparkles on the Wall. Why, I can entertain Myself all Day long.) That’s…
Read MoreHappy Heart Time!
Lil’ Toot here. Valentine’s Day is on the way, with emphasis on Chocolates and flowers. Mushy songs of Love and Romance are broadcast everywhere. Folks walk into stores and What do they see? Red hearts. Squeezable teddy bears. Cards and treats. Sparkling balloons. All in red and white. I think St. Valentine went overboard when…
Read MoreTrust
All of the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust. —Peter Pan, by James Barrie Lil’ Toot here. Once again, Mom had an Important Thing to Do that did not include Me. Mostly because She was going to a Restaurant to enjoy a meal with Friends. Did You know The Powers That…
Read MoreBe Your Own Super Hero
Lil’ Toot here. Cold, Cold weather is the hallmark so far this Year. Now, I understand homes are designed to Breathe. All very well and Good, but there are the Inside Drafts to consider. Mom is Thoughtful. She puts a Heavy White Towel over Me (as I rest for the next adventure) to keep Me…
Read MoreNo Whining
Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining. —President Theodore Roosevelt Lil’ Toot here. I found this Quote quite curious. And Amusing. I am not a Whiner, for My world is too full of Things to Explore and People to Meet. If I run up against a Problem, I figure out a…
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