Posts by Joan Courtney
Appreciate the Day
I admit it. I’m a morning person. That’s my time to appreciate the day. I’m wide awake at 5:00 a.m., even before the birds start chirping. If I sleep past sunrise, I feel I’ve lost something and nothing’s quite right. After I pull on my boots, I step outside to the radiance of soft sun…
Read MoreStir the Pot
I like stirring the pot – I think it is part of my duty to shake people up a bit – make them look at things in a different way. —Nina Bawden Credit: Wing Chun Boxing Academy Snoop here. Ever walk into a Party that was Boring? People quietly discussing the daily Goings-On. What Uncle…
Read MoreBeing Appreciated
Snoop here. I had fun traveling long Distances with Mom and Dad. We had a White Truck that was Roomy and Powerful. Lots of Space for Me to stretch out. I could even Run little circles in the Back Seat. I loved to look out the Window at all the Sights. And bark at Other…
Read MoreA Devilish Escape
If you don’t listen, you’ve gotta feel (and learn). —Pam Heskett’s Grandma Snoop here. My Doggy Mom and Dad were rummaging about in the Storage Unit. They discovered Amazing Treasures. Old albums. A spare set of Sheets. Mom’s bike Helmet. Boxes of Books. Exotic lamps and tables. What fun . . . for Them. Living…
Read MoreNo Reward
Snoop here. My Doggy Daddy was the best Cook! Everything He made tasted Scrumptious. Delectable. Mouth-watering. If He sampled a dish and It wasn’t to His Liking? He would throw open the Spice Cupboard and imagine the Taste if He would add a Bit of This. Or a lot of That. Wow! Living unstuck. I…
Read MoreThe Correct Way
Dogs have masters. Cats have staff. But I think my dog has a union. —Unknown Snoop here. I’ll admit it. I was spoiled throughout My Life. I weighed all of about Five Pounds. Being height Impaired, it was often easier to pick Me up and carry Me than to have Me Walk. Fine with Me,…
Read MoreIt’s Labor Day!
—Snoop here. It’s Labor Day! Let’s celebrate the unofficial end of summer with a big send-off. Grilled ribs. Hamburgers with all the Trimmings. And potato Salad. How about Corn on the Cob? Bacon-wrapped Hot Dogs. Sliders. Macaroni salad. Peach cobbler. Living unstuck. One year, My Doggy Daddy was barbecuing hot dogs. They smelled divine. Just…
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