Posts by Joan Courtney
Love at Home
I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on for you. —Motel 6 commercial Duff here. Cousins Arvie, Sammy, and Sunshine were concerned. When Their Owners ran errands or went to work? They would leave Them at Home. And not pay Them any attention on Their Return. The Cousins were miffed. Put…
Read MoreNo Treats, No Loving Attention
Duff here. Our Good Friend in South Carolina was disgusted with Herself. She was getting the Cold Shoulder from the Four Mini Dachshunds in Her Home. What in the World happened? She took Herself a Day off. (Her term was being a Lazy Sloth.) Among other things, She did not get Out of the House…
Read MoreAh, Shampoo
Accidentally used the dog’s shampoo but now I’m feeling like a good (girl.) —thebuttoncrew Duff here. I thoroughly enjoy My Bath. Mom gives Me one every Sunday, and I have such Fun. She lathers Me up, and We play with the Suds. Then (predictably!) I shake all over as We Canines do. Soap flies everywhere,…
Read MoreThe Empty Food Dish
Duff here. I decide It’s Time for Breakfast, but Mom isn’t quite ready. As a hint, I go and mournfully look in My Food Dish. (Yes, It’s the Bowl that says Good Dog on it.) Nothing there. You’d think She would pay attention. I then circle around, and look from The Other Side. Perhaps I…
Read MoreLost and Alone on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day! Red hearts, candy, and flowers are everywhere. On TV. In the grocery store. At the florist shop. Everyone has a sweetheart . . . but you. You are alone. Maybe you just broke up with someone. Or another loss has come your way. Heartache has you down. If you wrote a letter to…
Read MoreIs Spring Here Yet?
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. —Dalai Lama Duff here. Did You notice? Last week felt like Springtime. The Days were beautiful and the Breezes so mild. Mom and I went on a Jaunt in the Fields to Soak up a Bit of Sunshine. Of course, I checked out…
Read MoreGet Excited!
Duff here. The Super Bowl is over. Peace and silence have descended on Our Place. My Ears can rest. Mom no longer yells at the Television. No longer Coaches Teams from the Couch. No longer second Guesses the decisions made on the Field. I told Her: The Coaches and Players can’t hear You. But She…
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