Posts by Joan Courtney
Let Go and Fly
Don’t be so hard on yourself. The mom in E.T (the movie) had an alien living in her house for days and didn’t notice, —Nestinggram Duff here. Remember the movie E.T.? I wasn’t even a twinkle in My Daddy’s Eye when it was released, but Mom remembers it vividly. (I personally think She likes the…
Read MoreForecast Dependent
Duff here. Mom checks the weather Forecast every morning. Like clockwork, She dials it up on Her Gizmo Phone and checks the wind. The temperature. Then flips over to the Short Summary. The other day there was no wind and the temp was mild. But the forecast? 50% chance of rain or snow. Heavens! I…
Read MoreMom’s Apology
A good apology has three parts: I’m sorry. It’s my fault. What can I do to make it right? —Kushndwizoom Duff here. The other day, Mom and I were hustling to get to Work. She placed Me in the Car (aren’t I the lucky one?) and continued to Tuck in other items. She then swung…
Read MoreDo You Have a Stubborn Belief?
Duff here. Mom and I have a Difference of Opinion at times when it Comes to Stopping during a Walk. I am lower to the ground than She is, equipped with a Magnificent Nose well able to pick up Scents far away. Or even close up. As We meander on Our Morning walks, I dawdle…
Read MoreHumor and Love
Where humor exists, love cannot be far behind. —Anonymous Duff here. Springtime! I am so very Excited. It’s the Time of year I take longer (and longer) to get to the Jeep to head for work. I turn and give Mom the Paw as I go the opposite direction up the Hill. (I chuckle to…
Read MoreMom’s Magical Handbag
Duff here. Mom has a Magical Handbag. Not to say This came out of Nowhere. It was trial and error for a time. She tried smaller Bags, but found She needed an additional Purse for the other “necessary Things.” (She would leave the larger Bag in the car when going for Lunch, then realize Her…
Read MoreCare for Yourself
I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. —Audre Lorde Duff here. Some have said I’m spoiled. I sit on Mom’s lap, and generally have My Way when We’re at the office. I swarm Clients as They come through the Door, checking…
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