Posts by Joan Courtney
The Tornado Warning
Duff here. The other Day, My Town had a Tornado warning. I live in the high Desert of Arizona, so this was quite Unusual. My clue as to what was Happening? While at work, Mom’s cell phone gave off a Loud Screeching Noise. Once, twice, three times. I moved closer to Mom, for She’s My…
Read MoreFinding Inspiration
Be someone’s strength. Be someone’s inspiration. Be someone’s reason never to give up. —YourTango.com Duff here. As Autumn approaches, the Temp is dropping lower by the Day. What does that mean? It’s sometimes harder for Mom to roll out of Bed for that Morning Sashay. Usually when Her phone Alarm goes off, She’s up and…
Read MoreA Different Good Night Protocol
Duff here. About two weeks ago, I decided to Change My sleeping Quarters. Since forever, I have slept in My Carrier. A fine abode, and Wonderful place to Snooze at Times. But I decided to Bed Down in My comfy place in the Living room. Mom is flexible, so off I went. Living unstuck. However,…
Read MorePick Your Battles
Pick your battles. You don’t have to show up to every argument you’re invited to. —InspirationalQuotesMagazine.com Duff here. Mom says I learn Different things every day. Ways to run in the Meadow next door. A different Way to Enjoy My meals. (I drag it all over the Front Room. Discretely, of course.) An unusual method…
Read MoreAdventures With Sprinklers
Duff here. The scenario: We got to work. Mom was busily pulling Things out of The Car, letting Me do My Thing. I went to One End of the parking lot to reinforce My Territorial Markings. One can never be too sure, You know. Mom then noticed Me briskly trotting to Our neighbor’s Place. Such…
Read MoreSummer’s Wave Goodbye
A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye. —Unknown White Mountain Women’s Club newsletter Duff here. Fall is a fun Season for Me. Leaves begin to turn color. The Yellows. The oranges. The Reds. Some leaves are spiraling Down to the ground. And that’s where I do My Specialty. I pounce. I…
Read MoreMy Uncle Archie
Duff here. Mom and I came across an old family Album, and were reminiscing about Uncle Archie. That Fellow was a Character. Handsome, Debonair. An Expert at catching a Ball in His Mouth. Good at guarding Property. And people too. The little Ones were always safe with Him. And oh My, did He love the…
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