Posts by Joan Courtney
Weathering the Storm
I’m gonna hunker down like a jack rabbit in a dust storm. —Lyndon. B. Johnson Duff here. Today, the breeze is Soft and Mellow. Just right for adventuring. And exploring. And sniffing out all Sorts of Things. The meadow next to My home was beckoning and I couldn’t Resist. I spent a lot of Time…
Read MoreHappy Memorial Day
Duff here. Mom and I wish You and Yours a happy Memorial Day. We also extend sincere appreciation to Those who fought and died for Our Country that We may live free. We will never forget the sacrifices made by Them and Their Families. A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships…
Read MoreAre You Naturally Couragous?
Courage is found in unlikely places. —J.R.R. Tolkien Duff here. Although I am a Very Small Dog, I have an immense amount of Courage. I journey out to Places as yet unexplored, usually with Mom in tow. But there are times when I take off on My Own up the Hill or down the Field.…
Read MoreA Pat on the Head
Duff here. I had the Opportunity to be petted the other day. A Group of Children live close by My Home. They are 7 and younger, and ride Bikes a lot. Sometimes, They walk Their Dog, Duke. What do They do? Have Fun: playing, calling to each other, laughing. Just being Kids. Their Parents are…
Read MoreSpread the Joy
Kindness, patience, love, understanding, and a positive attitude are all highly contagious. Don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. —Bot-an-y Duff here. I am a thoughtful Canine. There are times life is a tough Haul for Folks. They need a smidge of Kindness, and I’m more than willing to do so. I…
Read MoreFeeling Blah? Meh?
It’s not burn out. You have energy. Nor depression. You don’t feel hopeless. Somehow though, you feel somewhat joyless. Like a blob. The name for it? Languishing. And it seems to be the hallmark of 2021. Your self-conversation may go like this: What’s wrong with me? Nothing. How do I feel? Blah. Meh. Aimless. You…
Read MoreThe Absent Goodbye
Duff here. Over last Weekend, Mom was clearing out Her Storage unit. This seems to be an unending task to both of Us. To top it all off, There is No Room on the passenger seat for Me by the time She’s done for the day. So I get totally bored when This happens. I…
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