Posts by Joan Courtney
The Urping Alarm Clock
What if my favorite thing to do is nothing? —funsubstance.com Duff here. I had the Punies last week. I was off My Feed (unheard of!) and didn’t have My Usual Bounce in My Step. Once at the Office, I would lounge about. Sometimes in My Favorite Corner. At other times, in Mom’s lap. Or even…
Read MoreHunker Down!
Duff here. Last week, We had some Fierce Winds that blew through before a Storm. And They were bitter Cold. Mom and I go Out and do Our Thing. I find My perfect Spot quickly. Then hurry back Inside as fast as We can go. It takes Me a while. Then head up the Stairs…
Read MoreFickle Spring
In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours. —Mark Twain Duff here. Today, it feels like Springtime! The Trees are forming very small Buds, and there is a Feeling of Anticipation in the Air. Something good is about to Come. The morning Breezes are Soft, getting warmer and…
Read MoreThose Heart-Warming Memories
Duff here. Remember My friend, Mr. Murphy, of the “I’m going to bury My Treasure in the Back Yard” behavior? An update, hot off the Press! He rediscovered a precious Toy the Other Day, and brought It into the House. Much to His dismay, His Owners captured and washed It. But after? He played away,…
Read MoreValentine’s Day . . . Heartache Time?
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Red hearts, candy, and flowers are everywhere. On TV. In the grocery store. At the florist shop. Everyone has a sweetheart . . . but you. Heartache got you down? If you wrote a letter to your lonely heart, I’ll bet it would look something like this: Hello Heartache, Seems…
Read MoreHappiness in a Traffic Jam?
When you’re stuck in a traffic jam but there’s a (loveable) dog next to you. —ifunny. 🙂 Duff here. Even though I live in a Small Town, We do have traffic jams. They’re Occasional during the Winter. And as Our Part-Time Residents return, oftentimes during the Summer. When we’re in a Jam, I comfort Mom…
Read MoreLove is in the Air
Duff here. I’ve been told Some people don’t have a Valentine on that Special day. Consider that issue remedied: I’ll be Your Valentine. Will You be Mine? Happy Valentine’s Day to You! Tail wags and Puppy licks, Love is in the air! . . . Or is that bacon? —allgiftsconsidered.com I think We’re…
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