Posts by Joan Courtney
First Class Canine
Duff here. Uncle Stewart was a First Class kind of Canine. He was the firstborn Of His Litter. The best and Brightest of all. That continued as He grew older. He was the fastest in Races. The quickest at Stealing something off the Kitchen Counter. According to Him, the Best looking. Living unstuck. When Stewart…
Read MoreHappy Mom’s Day
Mommy knows a lot, but Grandma knows everything. —coolnsmart.com Duff here. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there! Let Me tell You . . . You’re Special Ladies. I’d like to thank you for Your Kindness and patience as You raised Your Kids. You loved Them for who They were, for each Child…
Read MoreThe Primo Defender
Duff here. Uncle Horace was on My Gentle Birth Mom’s side of the family Tree. He was Precious and easy Going at times, often bounding about with Energy to Burn. Being an expert of Cuteness, He could Charm the Daylights out of People. He would beg with the Best of Them, and grew Plump in…
Read MoreStench and Fragrance
Nothing revives the past so completely as a smell that was associated with it. —Vladimir Nabokov Duff here. Flowers and Trees are starting to bloom. Spring has sprung, and I’m feeling Frisky. Starting to move More Easily in My Abode and the yard. Memories of Bygone Puppy Days are returning. Mom and I were getting…
Read MoreDoggie Vacays
Duff here. Uncle Cyrus was beside Himself. His Master was to be away for a Week. Cyrus was going to the Kennel! As many of Us Canines do, He considered Himself to be be a Human. He expected to go along with The Family, enjoying the Scenery. And the Adventures. Not to mention the Different…
Read MoreWaiting for Help
Zoomies: zoom-eez/noun A high speed, reckless, frantic, exhilarating, and completely unstoppable dog run. May involve danger to property. An outward show of complete inner happiness. —DamromDecor.com Etsy Duff here. As You remember, I am in My Other Office when Mom and I are at Work. I much enjoy the Warmth of the Jeep, especially riding…
Read MoreForgotten!
Duff here. I was going through the Family Album the other Day. Such fun Memories of those Bygone Days. Aunt Susie and her Puppies. Uncle Georgie getting top marks as a Hunting Dog. Great Cousin Ruthie getting a Blue Ribbon for herding Sheep in Record Time. I was so Proud! Living unstuck. And then I…
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