Posts by Joan Courtney
Happy Thanksgiving From Mom and Me!
I’ll take the Turkey, and You can have all the trimmings You want. What’s Your favorite? Mashed potatoes? Green bean casserole? Candied Yams? Stuffing? Pumpkin pie? I’d love to know! Live unstuck. #unstuck-living#Thanksgiving The Duff, Himself Canine Executive Officer Unstuck Living Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. —Aesop
Read MoreMy Favorite Water
Water is the mirror of nature. —St. Francis of Assisi Duff here. I am a Pup of Particular Tastes. I know which type of Water is good for Me. And Which is Not. And I specialize in What I like to drink. Kinda like the Kid who won’t drink Kitchen water. It has to be…
Read MoreBeing Covered Up
Duff here. As You know, I like to get up in the middle of the Night to ramble About and Check Things out. Going out of doors is a special treat, for the Scents and Sounds of Darkest Night are most Mysterious. They do indeed add Spice to Life. Living unstuck. Mom is of a…
Read MoreMeeting and Greeting
When we needed a hand, we found a paw! —barkinglaughs.com Duff here. A while back, We had a Visitor. Elegin is a lovely Belgian Malinois, with beautiful Markings and an expressive Tail. She is also 7 months old, and has tons of Puppy energy. She likes to Play. Before She came to see Us, she…
Read MorePersuasion
Duff here. Uncle Rupert liked His Food. Yes, He did. Those edibles were both captivating and Mouthwatering. He would look longingly at His Owner’s Meal, smelling the aromas and Imagining the Taste. However, He was not offered any Tidbits. No, indeed. It was dry kibble for Him, to keep His body svelte and His Energy…
Read MoreMake Those Memories!
If you do something, you have a memory. If you don’t, you have regrets. —Alma Bergquist, Elaine Iverson’s aunt Duff here. Mom’s Good Friend, Elaine, was telling about Her Aunt who lived in Nebraska. She won a trip to Southern California, and was very excited about the prospect. The Aunt flew in, and Elaine called…
Read MoreThe Secretive Philanthropic Witch
Duff here. We had an Unusual Happening last Hallowe’en. As usual, October 30th was like the Night before Christmas. The Children were very excited, and Sleep was non-existent. But finally and at last, They all fell asleep. Dreaming of sweets, Chocolates, and fabulous Costumes. Their exhausted Parents also fell asleep, glad for the respite before…
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