Posts by Joan Courtney
Naps
Sometimes you just need to take a nap and get over it. —Maura Stuard, Age 8 Duff here. Today was a lazy Day for Me. It was a Time for Sunbathing. Soaking in the Rays. Reveling in the Warmth. It has been cold in these Parts. The Sun was out, and I couldn’t resist the…
Read MoreThe Leash
Duff here. Through the Years, I have grown fond of My leash. But that was not always the Case. When I caught sight of The Leash as a Puppy, It was an open invitation to play “Catch Me if You Can.” Mom was pretty agile, but I was quick and lively, always ready for This…
Read MoreReserves Running Low? Time to Refuel!
The first part of the new year has been a time for resolutions and goals. Looking to the past to see what happened and what didn’t. Mourning losses of the familiar. Of what used to be. A good friend recently said it’s like we’re in a personal drought. You are usually able to fill up…
Read MoreAlarm Systems
What do you mean there’s nothing outside? I should probably just bark anyway. —youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Duff here. Part of My Duties as the Canine Executive Officer includes being the Guardian of the Office. I let Mom know when there even might be Something suspicious lurking outside. If there is even a Hint of Danger, I’m on…
Read MoreTax Time . . . Again
Duff here. Tax time is here. To Me, Mom has a Curious way of running Her Life. Right around Christmas, She sets up the card Table in the Living Room, finds the adding machine and begins to Figure out Taxes for the prior Year. While this activity is Going On, She keeps an Eye on…
Read MoreHow Do You Celebrate Easter?
Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket. —Evan Esar Duff here. Easter is a special time. A Holy Time of the year. And I revere All it means. Mom has told Me: Chocolate bunnies and eggs have filled the stores. She even saw a Little…
Read MoreThe Pack Leader
Duff here. As You know, Springtime brings out the Rambunctious Rascal in Me. I just can’t help Myself. Mom and I went through My Physical Cleanout for spring, with great success. All has been well for about a Week or so. Everyone was Sleeping Soundly throughout the Night. (I am still in My Carrier because…
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