Posts by Joan Courtney
The Lessons of Trees
Trees. As I walk and hike, I revel in trees. Ponderosa pines and junipers. Mesquite and aspens. Cedars and maples. Each has a story to tell, and a journey to make. Some, as aspens, live in tribes. They support each other as they make their community beneath the ground. Others are like lonely sentinels. Not…
Read MoreRescue Animals
A bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be. —Konrad Lorenz Lil’ Toot here. Did You know Rescue Animals have Special Qualities? Once, a Little Part Chihuahua-Part Pekinese sent out a psychic Plea from His adoptive kennel to His Unknowing Owner. After picking up a brand-new…
Read MoreThank You Veterans
Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I want to wish all Veterans and Their Families a Happy Veterans Day. They have given so much to Us, and I think it’s time We salute Them for Their Service. They and Their families sacrifice for Our Freedom. We’re grateful. Living unstuck If You see a veteran? Thank Them,…
Read MoreTraining Mom
My dog is not a picky eater; he just has discerning taste. Unknown Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Oswald was an Excellent Trainer. He taught other Dogs how to dig under Fences. To let Their Owners know when It’s time to go to Bed. To urgently inform Them on when to Go Outside for Important Business.…
Read MorePuppy Love
Lil’ Toot here. I realized Something Important the other day. I was doing My number, playing away. Then sleeping Soundly. Having the Zoomies, followed by Delightful Mischief. All in the Day of a 10-week-old Puppy. Living unstuck. When I was Chewing on a Gift from a Thoughtful Friend (She realized the Importance of an intact…
Read MoreOutside the Box
Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child (or a puppy). —Joan Alman Lil’ Toot here. I have discovered the most Interesting Toys. Of course, there are Puppy Toys Mom has picked Up for Me. And Delightful Squeaky Toys Other Friends have gifted Me. I even have Some to…
Read MoreHalloween Is Coming!
Lil’ Toot here. My first Halloween is around the Corner. Mom told Me She would protect Me from the Ghoulies and Ghosties. I don’t even know what She means but It sounds Okay. She was considering a Costume for Me. But I am a Tiny Pup, so Anything engulfs Me. Not living unstuck. Instead, Dianna,…
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