Posts by Joan Courtney
It’s a Dog’s Life
If you can sit quietly after difficult news; if in a financial downturn you remain perfectly calm; if you can see your neighbors travel to fantastic places without a twinge of jealousy; if you can eat happily whatever is put on your plate; if you can fall asleep after a day of running around without…
Read MoreAn Endearing Trait
Duff here. Every now and again, I like to Stir the Pot. To Shake up Our Life just a tad. The regular Schedule can get Boring after a while, You know. I learned this technique from Ms. Brandy, a Predecessor of Mine. She was a Toy Fox terrier and had many Loveable Qualities. In the…
Read MoreThe Surprise Visitor
The unexpected moment (or visitor) is always sweeter. —picsmine.com Duff here. The other Night, Mom and I were getting ready for bed. We did all the usual Things. The Walk. The Snuggle. The petting and Cooing. Then tucking Me in. Off to the Shower She went. Hair shampooed and blown dry. She was ready to…
Read MoreEnjoy Your Fourth of July
Mom and I want to wish You a Happy Fourth of July, with hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad galore! The Duff and His Mom #unstuck-living #fourth-of-july It’s Fourth of July weekend, or as I see it, Exploding Christmas. —Stephen Colbert
Read MoreGiggling Like a Minion
Have you ever had one of those days, when you’re holding a stick and everybody looks like a pinata? —theminionspinterest.com Duff here. Mom is a Minions fan from way back. Ever since They (and of course Gru) were introduced in Despicable Me, Mom has been an avid Follower. She finds Them funny and heartwarming. Mischievous…
Read MoreThe Grooming Kit Getaway
Duff Here. As You remember, Mom grooms Me every Morning. Now, the Grooming Kit is not an Elaborate Gadget. It holds a Slicker Brush to smooth out Tangles in My Luxurious Fur. And a can of Bag Balm to keep My Paws Soft and Smooth. And a couple of Pairs of Scissors to clip away…
Read MoreDo You Let Things Slide?
Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both under your belt, that’s real power. —Clint Eastwood Duff here. Obedience School was a real Treat for Me. But not so for Cousin Egbert. Although a quick study when trained at Home, He couldn’t even get admitted to the Academy. Some Commands,…
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