Posts by Joan Courtney
Mom and I are Stylin’
Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. —Rachel Zoe Duff here. Mom and I both got Haircuts last week. (Technically, Mine is a groom. But My Hairs are shorter now. I think That qualifies.) I feel so much More Dapper after My Big Day. The scenario: I waltz into…
Read MoreLuck of the Irish
Duff here. Bet You didn’t know there are Rules to go by on St. Patty’s Day . . . Just so You didn’t get on the wrong side of the Irish, www.relatably.com and I wanted to share Them with You. The Irish always make the rules. The Irish may change the rules anytime, without so…
Read MoreAll About Trees
As I was walking yesterday, I found I was paying attention to trees. All the different kinds here on the Mountain! I recognize some of them by their bark, their leaves, their height. But, to really know a tree, I have to watch it closely: where it stands, how it moves, its relationship to other…
Read MoreWinter Blues
I’m tired of winter! I want to fast-forward to complaining about how hot it is. —minionquotes.com Duff here. Mother Nature isn’t quite done with Wintertime in these Parts. Two days ago? The Pretty Snowflakes were all over My Playground. And I loved It. Doing brodies and Circles. Stirring up all sorts of Divots. Playing. Romping.…
Read MoreMy New Strategy
Duff here. I have s New Strategy, and It’s working well for Me . . . so far. When Mom and I are ready to head back Inside, She usually has a lot of Side Maneuvers to make. Opening the Garage to gather up the Water Bottle. Then to the Jeep for My Bedding. And…
Read MoreSermon? Or Conversation?
No one likes a sermon. Everyone likes a conversation.” —Jason Reynolds Duff here. After a Daughter explained a complicated Situation to Her Mom, Mom turned around and told Her to do the Exact Same Thing the Daughter outlined. The Daughter started to chuckle, and said to Our Friend, “You give great sermons! Did You even…
Read MoreCousin Waldo and His Negotiating Style
Duff here. I am proud of My Cousin Waldo. I firmly believe He was born with the Gift of Diplomacy. As a little Fellow, He was captivating. Big Brown Eyes. A Gorgeous Coat of Fur, with Markings second to none. He was Handsome, with a Love for the ladies. He would sidle up to Them,…
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