Posts by Joan Courtney
When Witches Go Riding
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, The moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Hallowe’en. —goodhousekeeping.com Duff here. It’s that Ghostly Time of year, where Goblins and Trick or Treaters are out and about. But this is the Story of a Hallowe’en Bat. He was looking for shelter before He made His southern…
Read MoreTucked In
Duff here. Autumn in My World is the In-Between time of the year. The afternoons are warm and Sunny. Absolutely gorgeous when the Sun dapples the Trees, lighting the Gold and Red leaves with iridescent color. A slight Breeze cools the Air. The best Time of a Fall Day, in My opinion. Living unstuck. But…
Read MoreCapture the Goodness
Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the goodness. Develop from the negatives. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot. —Ziad K. Abdelnour Duff here. Mom is a Picture Taker from way back. Seems every Time I turn around, that little Contraption is in Her hand, pointed…
Read MoreMy Fluffy Ears
Duff here. We Canines are used to Routine. Very specific actions that happen at Definitely Set Times. One of these is the Way Mom greets Me in the morning. The small Westminster chime sounds at 5:00 am. I start to rustle around in My Den, aka My Carrier, just in case Mom didn’t hear the…
Read MoreStressed to the Max?
Okay, you’re stressed. To the max. Seems wherever you turn, that gooey, messy feeling seeps into your life. The world has turned upside down. New normal? You’ve got to be kidding! What would happen if you take that massive mountain of stress and discomfort and make it into little hills. Much more manageable, isn’t it?…
Read MorePick a Dream
That whisper in your ear has strength. It may not have wings, but it has the power to fly. —Old saying from Pakistan Duff here. I have been using this Quieter Time during COVID to reflect on My Dreams. When I was Younger, these Whispered Aspirations would be simple. Getting up the Stairs. Learning to…
Read MoreDoggie Doorbells
Duff here. When Mom and I are at Work, We take a break over lunchtime. There is a Lovely housing Development behind the office, and I like to check out the Scents left by Other Canines. The curious part is: As We begin the sashay, the Doggie Doorbells start up. When I round the Corner,…
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