Posts by Joan Courtney
That Empty Space
Duff here. Recently, Our Car needed repair. After a bit of shopping after Work, Mom got in and turned on the ignition. Click. Tried again. No go. Nor on the next few attempts. So the Jeep was towed to The Best Mechanic Ever for some TLC. We were safe and warm when We got Home,…
Read MoreEnd of the Season
I haven’t taken my Christmas lights down. They look so nice on the pumpkin. —Winston Spears Duff here. At My House, we’re still picking up the remnants of Christmas. Wrapping paper. Ribbons. Gift bags. Christmas cards. You name it, We’re storing things away for the Next Year. And Mom is careful to label the Boxes.…
Read MoreMy Friend, Mr. Murphy
Duff here. I’d like to introduce My Friend, Mr. Murphy. Isn’t He a Handsome Fellow? Now, I know Him by reputation only as I have not met Him in person. He lives in Tucson and, even in Summertime, enjoys the outdoors. He goes into His back Yard and lazes under a Tree. Talk about living…
Read MoreMutant Superpower
My mutant superpower is I can open any snack’s packaging the wrong way so it’s impossible to close it again. —@aparnapkin Duff here. Mom has Vast Experience with this particular Issue. I have watched Her Maneuver and Fuss in a Variety of Ways to open a container. Perhaps a Jar. Maybe a package of Cheese.…
Read MoreI Believe in You
Duff here. I was considering the word Belief, and I had Mom look up the definition. (The Paws aren’t so good at the Computer Keyboard.) Here’s what We found: Belief is a feeling of Trust in the ability of Someone. I know Mom is able to feed Me. And groom Me every morning. Walk with…
Read MoreThe Day After Christmas
It’s always important to know when something has reached its end. Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters, it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments that are over. —Paolo Coelho Wishing You a fun time as You close the Door on 2021, and open the possibilities…
Read MoreI Met Santa
Duff here. Recently, Mom and I were on a walkabout in Town. So many People zipping around! I had to keep dodging Feet and Ankles, just for self-Preservation. The scents were Divine, for there were so many Goodies around. Peppermint. Coffee. Bits of hot dog that had dropped to the Floor. It was a wonderful…
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