Posts by Joan Courtney
Hurry Up!
Duff here. For the last week or so, a very cold North Wind has been with Us. It blasts through any nook or Crevice, icy Fingers reminding Us what Winter is all About. Since I am a Canine, I need to go outside to relieve Myself. That first Jaunt of the morning is Bracing indeed.…
Read MoreYou Are Such a Light
A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its own flame to the other. You are such a light. —Moshe David Duff here. Mom and I have many Good Friends who are Jewish. Their Celebration of Lights began yesterday, and…
Read MoreChristmas Giving
Duff here. I was carefully watching Mom as She selected Gifts for Christmas giving. Since We’re in a Stay-At-Home time, these Small Items will be mailed. Lightweight, because postage can detract from Kibble and Bits in the Doggy Bowl, You know. But They need to be Clever and Creative at the same time. Sheesh! You…
Read MoreEdging Up on Pounds?
Pets, like their owners, tend to expand a little over the Christmas period. —Fanny Wright Duff here. I’m still getting past my Thanksgiving gorging. And here comes Christmas, like a Freight Train, bringing more munchies and Goodies. Since I am a True Chow Hound, I’m ready for almost anything. Well, except Green Peas. If served,…
Read MoreStirring the Pot
Credit: Wing Chun Boxing Academy Duff here. I was looking over the Courtney photo album, and came across a picture of Aunt Genevieve. Have You ever known Someone who couldn’t just let things be? Had to shake Life up just to keep Things Interesting? Well, that was Her. She would get into Mischief whenever She…
Read MoreFeasting
Food limit reached. Start sleep cycle. —deansomerset.com Duff here. Thanksgiving was a delightful Time for Me. Mom fed me tidbits of All sorts of Goodies. A bit of Turkey. A dash of mashed Potatoes and gravy. A touch of stuffing. Yummy! I ate and Ate until My Tummy was Full. Then I squeezed in just…
Read MoreI Got Dumped On
Duff here. Recently, I had a Big Adventure. My World had its first real Snowstorm. Snow stacked up. And swirled about. It piled into drifts on Trees and Fences. And I loved it. I played and Romped, skidding as I did Brodies. Living unstuck That is until I got Dumped on. Mom was brushing the…
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