Motivation

By Joan Courtney | 08/13/2021

The quickest way to get a child’s (pet’s) attention is to sit down and look comfortable. —Lane Ollingham Duff here. It goes like this: Mom and I go out for a Walk. Or take a Drive. Or Visit with a neighbor. After We return Home, Mom settles in. Gets comfy and Cozy. I move to…

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A Sense of Direction

By Joan Courtney | 08/09/2021

Duff here. As You know, I have a precise sense of Direction. I can remember exactly how to Return to a Destination. When I am focused on a Goal, there’s no stopping Me. If I’m on My Way to Doggy Day Camp? I am aware of the Direction of the car. I jump from the…

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Join the Celebration

By Joan Courtney | 08/06/2021

Happy birthday to Me! —The Duff, Himself The best part about (My) birthday is that (I) always end up getting good food and great cake. —Wishafriend.com Duff here. Today is My 13th birthday! And what a wonderful celebration It will be. I will have Special Walks. And lots of Petting and Pampering. And oh My!…

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Fearful Thunderstorms

By Joan Courtney | 08/02/2021

Duff here. The other night, A Thunderstorm rolled through My Town. It was Night Time, and I was stretched out On My Bed. But at the First Boom and Crack of Thunder and lightning? I went to Mom and let Her Know: It’s Time I slept with You. Something’s going to get Me. I just…

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Distractions

By Joan Courtney | 07/30/2021

Some days I amaze myself. Other days I look for my phone while I’m holding it. —RebelCircus.com Duff here. I am superb at Remembering. I can return to the Place where I began a Walk without a Hitch. I know exactly where to Sit before I’m fed. I know how to Let Mom know it’s…

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Mom and Mosquitos

By Joan Courtney | 07/26/2021

Duff here. It’s Monsoon season. Time for heavy Rainfall, blowing winds, and Puddles galore. Mosquitoes love standing Water, especially ponds and plashes. That leads me to the Story of Mom and The Mosquitoes. When We get home from work, Mom feeds Me a Yummy meal. Then out We go for Our Evening Saunter. Living unstuck.…

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Early Wake Up

By Joan Courtney | 07/23/2021

I might wake up early and do some exercise, or I might win the lottery. The odds are the same. —coolfunnyquotes.com Duff here. A bit ago, I began waking up early. I mean really Early. Mom and I usually roll out at 5:00 am. A reasonable Time to begin the Day. But I decided to…

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