Posts by Joan Courtney
Hanukkah Is Here!
A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another . . . You are such a light. —Moshe David Duff here. Do You have Good Friends who are Jewish? Mom and I sure do! Over the years, We have enjoyed celebrating Hanukkah with Them. Talk about Yummy Foods! The Potato latkes. Brisket.…
Read MoreSanta and Me
Duff here. Before this year, I had held Santa at a distance. To Me, He was a very large Man, booming out “Ho! Ho! Ho!” to one and All. He seemed approachable and Nice. But there was simply Something about Him. Maybe it was His Shiny black Boots. Or His Sparkly Belt, almost as big…
Read MoreCold Weather and Morning Walks
Nothing burns like the cold, but only for a while. Then it gets inside you and starts to fill you up. —George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones Duff here. We had our first Cold Snap of the Year. Wow! How cold was It? After a brief Jaunt Outside, My Paws were frigid. Mom suggested…
Read MoreChristmas Is Here!
Duff here. Christmas is upon Us! The office looks as if Santa has already made His Visit . . . and then some. Mom and I had a Grand Time putting up Lots of ornaments. And Ribbons. (Mom is big on That.) And Garlands. We even had Carols playing. Such a Festive Occasion! Living unstuck.…
Read MoreFull Beyond Compare
Food limit reached. Start sleep cycle. —deansomerset.com Duff here. Was Thanksgiving as good for You as It was for Me? Mom fed me tidbits of All sorts of Goodies. A bit of Turkey. A dash of mashed Potatoes. Yummy! I ate and Ate until My Tummy was Full. Then I squeezed in just a Touch…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving From Mom and Me!
I’ll take the Turkey, and You can have all the trimmings You want. What’s Your favorite? Mashed potatoes? Green bean casserole? Candied Yams? Stuffing? Pumpkin pie? I’d love to know! Live unstuck. #unstuck-living#Thanksgiving The Duff, Himself Canine Executive Officer Unstuck Living Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. —Aesop
Read MoreMy Favorite Water
Water is the mirror of nature. —St. Francis of Assisi Duff here. I am a Pup of Particular Tastes. I know which type of Water is good for Me. And Which is Not. And I specialize in What I like to drink. Kinda like the Kid who won’t drink Kitchen water. It has to be…
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