Posts by Joan Courtney
Happy Meltdown: Reset Your Nervous System
Is it just me, or is there stress coming at you from every front? During the pandemic over the past year, we’ve held it together. The stay-at-home order was in place, starting on March 31, 2020. But we learned flexibility, for the duration was much longer than those original two weeks. I remember using that…
Read MoreThe Vacay Recoup
Duff here. Last week, I spent three Glorious Days at Doggy Day Camp. I played. I romped about. I sniffed out the Neighborhood. I barked whenever I felt like it. Unusual to do at home, for I am generally Well Mannered. I met up with My Very tall Friend, one of the few Large Dogs…
Read MoreLove Yourself Enough to Set Boundaries
Love yourself deeply enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are your most precious assets. You get to choose how you use them. Choose wisely. You teach others how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept. —Anna Taylor Duff here. I have found: Unless I am clear on what is…
Read MoreTax Time Again
Duff here. Just like a Steam Locomotive, Tax Time is roaring down the Track. I’ve noticed Folks are frantically digging through Papers. Looking online to find Important Information. Even tearing Their Hair out as the Deadline looms closer. Anxiety is at an All time high. Have the rules changed? What can I write off? (Not…
Read MoreTaking Risks
If it’s still in your mind . . . it’s worth the risk. —Paulo Coelho Duff here. There’s something edgy about Risks. Some are easy: I’ll take a Walk this morning. While Others are more challenging: the Very first time at Doggy Day Camp. I didn’t know if I was Ready or Not. After all,…
Read MoreI Love to Get My Hairs Cut
Duff here. When I get My Hairs cut by Ashley, My Groomer Supreme, I am a Puppy once again. I romp and play. Dance around. Merrily cavort. I pounce on My Toys. It’s fun and games. I Play tag with mom or other Canines. I frolic, even with snowflakes. I do draw the line with…
Read MoreEggs in Your Basket
Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket. —Evan Esar Duff here. Easter is a special time. A Holy Time of the year. And I revere All it means. Mom has told Me: Chocolate bunnies and eggs have filled the stores. She even saw a My…
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