Posts by Joan Courtney
Mom’s Cooking and Smoke
Duff here. Since Mom is spending More Time at the Stove, She has developed certain Endearing Characteristics. She hitches up Her Jeans to take on the Task. Her tea tumbler is close by for Fortification. She is on the Watch for new Flavors and Sauces. (Bet You didn’t know the Dollar Store is a Gold…
Read MoreA Gourmet Diner
I was a really picky eater as a child. I was obsessed by Popeye. My mum and my aunts would put my food in a can to represent spinach and we’d hum the Popeye tune and then I’d happily eat it. —Paul O’Grady Duff here. After visiting the Veterinarian, a Change of Diet was recommended.…
Read MoreKnowing the Words
Duff here. Last week, Mom and I traveled to the Arts Alliance for Their Cork & Canvas extravaganza. Such a wonderful gathering of People. (As They don’t know what to do with Canines, I stayed in the Car. And slept. Such a lovely Nap!) In the meantime, Mom was getting Her fill of the Little…
Read MoreWeathering the Storm
I’m gonna hunker down like a jack rabbit in a dust storm. —Lyndon. B. Johnson Duff here. Late last month, the breeze was Soft and Mellow. Just right for adventuring. And exploring. And sniffing out all Sorts of Things. The meadow next to My home was beckoning and I couldn’t Resist. I spent a lot…
Read MoreA Surprise Visitor
Duff here. I was coming into Our Place from the Outside when a Surprise Visitor slid in behind Me. Why, it was Louie the Lizard! All 10 inches of Him, complete with a lovely Tail. He was tan and Gold in a diamond-like Pattern. We are Welcoming People, and wanted to greet Him properly, so…
Read MoreAutumn Season
It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves! —Winnie The Pooh, Pooh’s Grand Adventure Duff here. Fall, My absolute Most favorite time of year, is here! My Friend, Pooh Bear, speaks of Hot Chocolate (Mom says that a no-no for…
Read MoreMy Perfect Timing
Duff here. Mom and I have a Night Time Schedule. First, My Preliminary Constitutional. Then She tucks Me in, wishing Me Sweet Dreams and telling me She loves Me. Then it’s Her turn. She Sheds Her Clothes, and showers. After brushing Her Teeth, She climbs into Bed. She reads for 10-15 minutes. (If it’s a…
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