Posts by Joan Courtney
Laughter and Good Humor
There is nothing in the world more irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. —Charles Dickens Duff here. Aunt Martha and Cousin Waldo were quite a pair. Martha was Bright-eyed and Bushy-tailed. You know, the Happy sort of Dog You love to have around. She had a Mischievous Twinkle, which generally cascaded into a Giggle,…
Read MoreGood Friends
Duff here. Snoopy of Peanuts fame is a Good Friend of Mine. Along with being an Adventurous sort of fellow, He is curious about Everyone He meets. What’s Their favorite hobby? Where is Their Best vacation Haunt? What flavor of Dog food is the Hands-Down Yummy Choice? What do They do for Fun? Would They…
Read MoreShovel or Sled
When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or sled. I chose a sled. —mumsinvited Duff here. The other day, Mom and I were out and About. It was between Snow Storms, and the Weather was perfect. A gentle breeze, with a Sunshiny Sky. As We came up the Main Road, We noticed a gentle…
Read MoreNo Worries
Duff here. As I look around My World, I notice a lot of Worrying going on. Folks are wound up over a potential cost of Eggs. Or Cold Weather. Or “I-texted-Them-and-They-haven’t-texted-Me back.” Or “What will I do next Tuesday?” Lots of Fussing about over little Issues, if You ask Me. Not living unstuck at all.…
Read MoreBarn Sour, Bored, and Blue?
Heard of a “barn sour” horse? Their home is their castle, and they don’t want to leave the barn. They resist, or even completely refuse if you try to ride that animal away from their comfort zone. Some horses become barn sour because they are worked too hard every time they are ridden, or asked…
Read MoreShare the Bed!
I’m entitled to half the bed. I’ll just take my half in the middle. —joannascheezeburger.com Duff here. My Uncle, Lil Booboo, was telling Me about His Sleeping Accommodations. He begins by snuggling in between His Owners on the Bed. All is well for the first little Bit. Then? He stretches out. But Only on His…
Read MoreBe My Valentine
Duff here. To rephrase a famous quote: Many people will walk in and out of your life, But only You, My Dear Readers, have left impressions on My Heart. And, in so many Heartfelt Ways, You have. Will You be My Valentine? (Oh, and Mom’s too!) Wishing You a delightful Valentine’s Day, complete with Hearts…
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