Posts by Joan Courtney
Be Who You Are
Be who you are and say what you feel, Because those who mind don’t matter And those who matter won’t mind. —Dr. Seuss Duff here. If You were true to Yourself and didn’t fuss about what Others thought about You, what would Your World be like? Hmmmm…. I noticed as Folks get more wrapped up…
Read MoreMissing My Sunday Bath
Duff here. As You know, Sunday Bath Time is a treasured ritual for Me. I want to smell good for My Clients. Around 11:00 am or later, I meander over to the bath Tub. Mom gathers the necessaries for My Bath (towels, cotton balls as Ear Plugs, scented Soaps.) We are ready. And it’s one…
Read MoreI’m Not Even an Actor
I hate it when I gain ten pounds for a role and then realize I am not even an actor. —entitymag.com Duff here. Over the past year, Mom and I have been somewhat casual about the Weight Thing. My Halter still fit. That’s good. Her Jeans were tight, but Still comfy. She looked okay to…
Read MoreDancing in the Rain
Duff here. The other day, I was plotting and planning how to avoid Puddles. I take a long, hard Look across any Terrain before I begin to venture across to My Destination. Mom watches and encourages Me as I traverse the Obstacle Course. My Paws get wet. Then They get Cold, which is uncomfortable for…
Read MoreThings Will Get Better
One day, things will get better. Until then, here’s a funny picture of me. —MacDuff Courtney, Himself Duff here. I was getting somewhat Grumpy the other Day. Just out of sorts, if You know what I mean. When Mom came to give Me my evening Massage, I harumphed and walked away. When We went to…
Read MoreNo Worries
Duff here. As I look around My World, I notice a lot of Worrying going on. Folks are wound up over a potential lack of Toilet Paper. Or Cold Weather. Or “I-texted-Them-and-They-haven’t-texted-Me back.” Or “What will I do next Tuesday?” Lots of Fussing about over little Issues, if You ask Me. Not living unstuck at…
Read MoreNine Ways to Love Yourself and Be Your Own Valentine
All by yourself and stuck in self-pity on February 14th? Like a hole in your heart, the feeling of love is absent. Everyone else seems to have that special someone on TV, but not you. Everywhere you turn, the world appears to be filled with tales of love and expectations (and chocolate). It’s that time…
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