Posts by Joan Courtney
Hunker Down!
Duff here. Last week, We had some Fierce Winds that blew through before a Storm. And They were bitter Cold. Mom and I go Out and do Our Thing. I find My perfect Spot quickly. Then hurry back Inside as fast as We can go. It takes Me a while. Then head up the Stairs…
Read MoreFickle Spring
In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours. —Mark Twain Duff here. Today, it feels like Springtime! The Trees are forming very small Buds, and there is a Feeling of Anticipation in the Air. Something good is about to Come. The morning Breezes are Soft, getting warmer and…
Read MoreThose Heart-Warming Memories
Duff here. Remember My friend, Mr. Murphy, of the “I’m going to bury My Treasure in the Back Yard” behavior? An update, hot off the Press! He rediscovered a precious Toy the Other Day, and brought It into the House. Much to His dismay, His Owners captured and washed It. But after? He played away,…
Read MoreValentine’s Day . . . Heartache Time?
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Red hearts, candy, and flowers are everywhere. On TV. In the grocery store. At the florist shop. Everyone has a sweetheart . . . but you. Heartache got you down? If you wrote a letter to your lonely heart, I’ll bet it would look something like this: Hello Heartache, Seems…
Read MoreHappiness in a Traffic Jam?
When you’re stuck in a traffic jam but there’s a (loveable) dog next to you. —ifunny. 🙂 Duff here. Even though I live in a Small Town, We do have traffic jams. They’re Occasional during the Winter. And as Our Part-Time Residents return, oftentimes during the Summer. When we’re in a Jam, I comfort Mom…
Read MoreLove is in the Air
Duff here. I’ve been told Some people don’t have a Valentine on that Special day. Consider that issue remedied: I’ll be Your Valentine. Will You be Mine? My friend, Snoopy, says it all too well. Happy Valentine’s Day to You! Tail wags and Puppy licks, Love is in the air! . .…
Read MoreNever Say Never
As soon as you say “My dog would never” here they come nevering like they never nevered before. —CraelCeaneRode Duff here. After work, Mom and I typically trundle up the Stairs together to get to the Front Door. I’m usually in the Lead, for I know a Meal will be served. And you know how…
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