Posts by Joan Courtney
Those Dang Squirrels
We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious . . . and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. —Walt Disney Duff here. As You may remember, I have an ongoing Struggle with Squirrels. I chase Them, and They quickly scamper away. I bark Fiercely, and They Chitter…
Read MoreA Smile
Duff here. I have all different Types of Friends. Each has a Unique Story. Their birth Story. The town They came from. Their family history. Their Likes and Dislikes. Their values. They have all held My Friendship as Gold, which is a Good Thing in My Opinion. We love to play. Romp around. Chase each…
Read MoreThe Surprise
Sometimes what you’re looking for comes when you’re not looking at all. —PictureQuotes.com Duff here. What goes in must come Out. As You know, this applies to Any Animal, be it fish, Mammal, bird, or Whatever. Mom has a lovely Room where She goes to take care of her Business. It has mirrors. Pictures of…
Read MoreThe Look
Duff here. Have I told You about Cousin Aldo? He was a take Charge Dude, that One. He ruled His Domain, just as a King would command His Kingdom. He wanted His Subjects to be happy and content, and did His level Best to achieve that Goal. He carried Himself in a Regal Manner. Head…
Read MoreThoughts on Weight
You know when you buy a bag of salad and it gets all brown and soggy? Cookies don’t do that. —YourTango.com Duff here. Aunt Agatha was always a sturdy Lady. When She was a Tiny Puppy, Her little legs could barely get Her Tummy off the floor. Of course That changed over time, for She…
Read MoreHave a Happy Memorial Day!
Dear Gentle Reader, Mom and I would like to wish you and yours a happy Memorial Day! Have a hamburger and some potato salad on Us. (And don’t forget the Doritos . . .) All the best, The Duff and His Mom This is the day we pay homage to all those…
Read MoreRetrieving Assorted Treasures
We know the ideas in our heads aren’t real, but sometimes the ideas are just too good to ignore. —HubSpotBlog Duff here. Uncle Olaf was the best Retriever ever. He won Blue Ribbons at County Fairs and Best of Class at Retriever Festivities. His fame spread Far and Wide. Rather than autographing Items He found,…
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