Posts by Joan Courtney
Time Flies
Time moves so fast. From ages 1 to 17, it takes forever. From 18 to 20, it feels like a month. From 20 to 30, it feels like a week. —u/zip759 Lil’ Toot here. Time is zipping By. Why, when I was a Tiny Puppy? There was so much time to Learn new things. I…
Read MoreCut Those Bangs!
Lil’ Toot here. Great-Cousin Waldo was quite the Shepherd. He prided Himself on Being the Best in His Field. He never lost a Sheep on His watch, often returning to gather up Someone wandering about. (I’ve been relieved to be found at times, too.) Living unstuck. He was also Super focused. So much so that…
Read More“Stop It” Looks
Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart. —Roy T. Stevens Lil’ Toot here. It was Windy last week. I mean, Super Gusty. Mom and I were out for a noontime stroll. I was stomping in the Leaves. Pouncing. Jumping. Frisking and sliding. I have…
Read MoreBows? Or Not?
Lil Toot here. To maintain My Dapper Dude status, Ashley at Classic Canine grooms Me every month. I get the Royal Treatment, as I should. I am cuddled. Then bathed. My hairs are cut. And I am shaved in My (Ahem) Parts. The final Touch? A Bow to top it all off! Living unstuck. This…
Read MoreNegotiating Treats
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. —Yogi Berra Lil’ Toot here. Treats anyone? Cousin Angie’s Mistress was watching Her weight. She’s like My Mom. When She’s on a specific Eating Plan, Everyone Else is too. Mom is a big believer in Walks, along with reduced portions. I mean, really, Mom!…
Read MoreAn Awakening
Lil’ Toot here. Not just Anybody is qualified to be an Emotional Support Dog. Uncle Rupert discovered this the Hard Way. Now, He had tried his hand (or Paw) at many different jobs. Once, he was a post-hole digger. He had the digging part down, but it wasn’t deep enough. Discouraging, but He didn’t give…
Read MoreBe the Coffee Bean
Want to be useful? To have a purpose in the world? Sure, you can make that one-on-one connection and have a powerful influence on one person’s life. However, there is a great need in the world, especially at this time. And you only have a limited amount of time. Want to expand that impact? The…
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