Posts by Joan Courtney
Feasting
Food limit reached. Start sleep cycle. —deansomerseet.com Duff here. Thanksgiving is my favorite time of The Year. It’s not just the Tidbits and Turkey on the Big Day. No indeed. We start the Day before, and continue until the Leftovers are all gone. And depending on Mom’s appetite, that could be many Days. And then…
Read MoreDoggie Doorbells
Duff here. When Mom and I are at Work, We take a break over lunchtime. There is a Lovely housing Development behind the office, and I like to check out the Scents left by Other Canines. The curious part is: As We begin the sashay, the Doggie Doorbells start up. When I round the Corner,…
Read MoreHow’s Your Gratitude Training?
When I’m worried and I can’t sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep. And I fall asleep, counting my blessings. —Bing Crosby Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. —William Arthur Ward It’s coming up on Thanksgiving, where we pause for a weekend and give thanks…
Read MoreThe Route to Happiness
The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds, and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy. —Florence Scovel Shinn Duff here. Boomerangs are tricky. Those gadgets go out, and then Zip right Back where They started. If you are a Canine, it’s not a fun Game. Back and…
Read MoreA Soft Place to Land
Duff here. In My Life, Mom and I have traveled a lot. And moved a few Times too. I love to explore new Surroundings. One place? I had a lot of territory to Adventure. Hills and Valleys. Crevices and Crannies. (Unknown to Me, Mom kept an eye on Me, for there are Coyotes in These…
Read MoreConfusion
The existence of post nut clarity and pre nut confusion implies that there is mid nut learning. —@tony-ferraro7 Duff here. We’re starting the Slide into the Holiday season. And I’ve noticed at this time of Year, People begin to get a bit Confused. Who goes to Which Home? And when? What Dish do You bring?…
Read MoreA New Trick
Duff here. Life was getting boring. Day in and day out? All the same. So I decided to mix it Up. Do Something different. Shake up the Norm. The new Trick goes like This: Mom gets ready for Work. If She’s not late, I don’t use this Technique. I sit by the Door, and when…
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