Posts by Joan Courtney
Retrieving Assorted Treasures
We know the ideas in our heads aren’t real, but sometimes the ideas are just too good to ignore. —HubSpotBlog Duff here. Uncle Olaf was the best Retriever ever. He won Blue Ribbons at County Fairs and Best of Class at Retriever Festivities. His fame spread Far and Wide. Rather than autographing Items He found,…
Read MoreA Happy Face
Duff here. Cousin Leo was a Kindly Sort. Beautiful big Brown Eyes. His fur was Silky and Smooth, and He had a friendly Disposition. His favorite Game of all Time? Playing fetch. When My Mom visited Him (along with His Family,) She tossed a Toy His direction. Fast as fast could be, He gathered It…
Read MoreHappiness Is an Action Word
Negative thoughts got you down? Does an unkind word ruin your day? Your life need a boost? If your answers are yes, you’re in good company. Less than 14% of Americans say they’re deeply happy, and 38% claim feeling depressed. Did you also know you have a “happiness set-point”? No matter how much you binge-watch…
Read MoreBe In Charge
Doubt is a killer. You just have to know who you are and what you stand for. —Jennifer Lopez Duff here. Uncle Archibald was My Favorite Honorary Uncle. He was an In Charge Dude, for sure. You just knew He was “The Man.” The time-honored phrase, “His bark is worse than His bite,” did not…
Read MoreThe Adventurous Escape
Duff here. It’s getting warmer in these Parts, and You know what That means. When Mom goes out for a Prolonged Errand or Chore, the Jeep gets too hot for Me. The Duff gets to stay home and Man the Home Fort, Whatever that means. The other day. Mom was bringing the Second Load of…
Read MoreInstant Vacation
Laughter is an instant vacation. —Milton Berle Duff here. Great Uncle Maximus was a Scamp. He had a great Sense of Humor and a delightful Way about Him. He would wait until the Puppy barely fell asleep, then would Pounce about and be Ready to Play. I often wondered if It was because He was…
Read MoreThe Invitation for a Walk
Duff here. As a Canine, I have found that Walks are wonderful activities. Mom and I have had many of these Escapades, always enjoying and having fun. I find so much to investigate and Explore. Never a dull moment and unusually intriguing. Mom has even gotten into the Swing of Things, finding Special Treasures and…
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