Posts by Joan Courtney
With the Eyes of a Child
Okay, I’m miffed. And puzzled. And downright confused. It’s December. And there’s not a flake of snow around. I hear Christmas carols singing about walking in a winter wonderland, Frosty the snowman, and dashing through the snow. But it’s a challenge to remember snow and icicles when it’s in the 50’s and 60’s. I’m not…
Read MoreDogs and Christmas
The shame of that Christmas outfit rendered me immobile. —The Duff Duff here. Long ago, Mom thought it would be a Great Idea to dress Me up in a Santa Outfit. Bright red, it had Fur around the edges. And a cute little Belt with a Gold buckle. And a Santa hat. Mom struggled to…
Read MoreLift Me Up!
Duff here. I have developed an Interesting Habit. And yes, Mom is once more in training. But I’m getting ahead of Myself. When I was a Puppy, I had energy to burn. I’m sure You fondly remember My Escapades. Especially the run at top speed through the Bank of America. Those were the days. Living…
Read MoreWonder of the Season
Watch with glittering eyes the whole world because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. —Roald Dahl Duff here. The Magic of Christmas has begun. Local stores have had Christmas Trees up for some time. But I think the Air is…
Read MoreChristmas Decor
Duff here. It’s Our Tradition to put up Christmas decorations at the Office after Thanksgiving dinner. Mom thinks it helps Us work off all the Goodies We ate. I’m just along for The Ride. We motor to the Storage unit (there’s no One there at that time, so it’s a Snap,) and gather up the…
Read MoreOne Candle Can Light Another
A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its own flame to the other. You are such a light. — Moshe David Duff here. Hannukah began last Sunday at sundown. Mom and I have many Good Friends who are Jewish.…
Read MoreHowling at the Moon
Duff here. Recently, there was a Lunar Eclipse. Mom and I went out late at Night (This Puppy was so sleepy…) to see the Event. And It was breathtaking. Magnificent. The Moon ever so Slowly disappeared. Then returned once again. The World got Very quiet. Well, It was the Middle of the Night, so Silent…
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