Posts by Joan Courtney
Try Something New
Never be afraid to try something new because life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know. —quotesdaily.net Duff here. Been having Groundhog Day since March? The same Day. Over and over. And then, over again. I got bored the other Day. Mom and I were heading out to do…
Read MoreMr. Murphy
Duff here. I was thinking about My Heritage. Musing about how I had developed over Time. When I was a Little Shaver, I took after My Dad. Mr. Murphy was a Bichon Friese/Shi Tzu mix and had Energy to burn. He, too, was handsome and dynamic. When Mom and Dad came to pick Me up…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day!
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. —Better Homes and Gardens From Our hearts to Yours . . . happy Valentine’s Day! The Duff and His mom, Joan
Read MoreReading the Paper
Duff here. Mom likes to read the Paper. Often, She is quiet, Considering all She has absorbed. Sometimes She explains situations to Me, going into Great Detail. I listen carefully and Keep up. There are times when She is calm, saying, “Oh, that’s nice,” when reading a heartwarming story. But other times She gets quite…
Read MoreAfterglow With Punxsutawney Phil
It’s all in how your spin it. —Unknown Duff here. On February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil saw His Shadow. Yikes! Six more weeks of winter. I had the Pleasure of sharing in the Prediction Afterglow with this Famous Rodent. Yes, there was snow on the ground. But it did not stop this Intrepid Weatherman. There He…
Read MoreClean Up Time
Duff here. As you know, I have been banished to the Edge of the Kitchen when Mom prepares a meal. And I patiently wait where the Carpet ends and the Linoleum begins, knowing the outcome will be something Tasty. Mom is not the World’s greatest Cook. But I’m not picky. Whatever is in My Bowl?…
Read MoreOvercome Challenges
You’re a fighter. Look at everything you’ve overcome. Don’t give up now. —Olivia Bascom Duff here. I don’t know about You, but I’m proud of all I’ve overcome. I began as the Runt of the Litter. A tiny little Fellow. And my goodness! Did I have Fur? Oh, yes! Just a cute ball of fluff.…
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