Posts by Joan Courtney
Warm Comfort
Duff here. Cold snaps are the Hallmark for this Winter. As You know, My first Sashay for the day is an eye opener. Mom and I scoot Out, moving swiftly to begin the search for the Perfect Spot. Once discovered, We hightail It back inside, grateful for our warm Home. Living unstuck. The other Day…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put wishes on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. —Edith Lovejoy Pierce Wishing You a Year where every page of the new year has some delight, some insight, and much happiness. The Duff…
Read MoreThe Day After Christmas
Duff here. Christmas Day has come and gone. Some are sad to see it Leave. The big Excitement of this Time has passed. Phooey! Others are delighted It moved through, like a Strong Storm leaving a trail of Happiness in its wake. (Myself, I prefer Thanksgiving, with all the Goodies and Treats. But that’s Me.)…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
Duff here. Throughout My Life, I have been a fan of Mr. Rogers. He was a kind and Gentle Man. He even asked Me, a Canine, to be His Neighbor! Of course, I accepted. He liked Me, and everything I brought to the Relationship. My tail Wag. My happy Yips as I told Him all…
Read MoreLove at Christmas
Duff here. Mom and I were chatting about Love at Christmas. Some folks focus on Gifts. Other people celebrate the birth of Christ. While still Others count on Family, with Traditions coming close behind. This year is Different on so many Counts. Family get togethers are on Zoom, which is a Change. Old Traditions are…
Read MoreWho’s Your Unsung Hero?
Unsung heroes are all around us. Nurses, doctors and a vast array of medical professionals. Emergency Medical Technicians. Workers in our local grocery stores, and the people who stock products and produce. The cheerful cashier at the gas station. The friendly teller at the bank. And the list goes on and on. Which got me…
Read MoreStolen Coffee With Cream
I thought I loved coffee . . . turns out I love cream. —Unknown Duff here. I was reminiscing about my Puppy Days last week. I really Enjoy coffee with Cream in It. How did that come About? So glad You asked. My Doggy Daddy had this beverage every morning. It was the Signal To…
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