Posts by Joan Courtney
Mid Year Check UP
It’s July, halfway through the year. Time for my mid-year checkup. In 2020, it was easy to get stuck. Too easy to think: “I can never do that.” Or “It’ll be like this for a long time.” And “What will my future will even look like?” Step #1 to Get Moving So, I decided to…
Read MoreThe Mini Olympics
Duff here. Mom was stepping out on Her morning walk, rounding the Turn to the last Leg while heading Home. She was sweaty and Breathing hard, for that part is a Gradual Hill. When before Her Eyes? A group of twenty Runners, bearing down on Her. She was amazed at Their long Legged, effortless strides,…
Read MorePriorities
I can’t believe it’s almost time to put off the things I didn’t do this summer until next summer. —drinkquote.com Duff here. Summertime! I have had a great Summer so far. I’ve visited Doggy Day Camp. I’ve played with My Buddies and taken many walks. I had some Dental Work done. (Enough said about that.)…
Read MoreInvisible Friends
Duff here. I have many Friends. Some are out patrolling Their yards, barking away. I pass by with nary a Look. No need to stir up the Waters. (I do the same guard-and-protect around My Place, so I understand Their Motives.) Other Pals are on the street. We do a lot of tail wagging and…
Read MoreBarbecue and World Peace
Barbecue may not be the way to world peace, but it’s a start. —Anthony Bourdain Duff here. I love Barbecue. The sauce can be Different depending on the Chef. Mom says down South, this delectable slurpiness can be tart and vinegary. Or sweet with a Lot of brown Sugar. (That’s My Favorite!) How about a…
Read MoreThe Right Way
Duff here. Mom and I were out on Our early Morning Jaunt. We were roaming through a Meadow, filled with cactus and junipers. Some poplar and Oak trees too. Being eight inches off the ground, My perspective is different from Mom’s. Sometimes I catch a Flash of a Squirrel. Another time? A chipmunk was sitting…
Read MoreAnesthesia and Me
Duff here. A bit ago, I had My Teeth cleaned. What lead up to This: A Friend of Mine leaned down to Talk to Me, and She found I had Dragon breath. Ewww. We found Someone who would work on Me. (I am such a delicate flower.) And hooked Up with a marvelous Veterinarian. We…
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