Posts by Joan Courtney
Winning
Winning is a big deodorant. —John Madden, football coach, analyst and author Duff here. The other day Mom said, “Some days chickens. Some days feathers.” And I was wondering what That was all about. I like Chickens well enough. They’re fun to Chase. They are so funny as They run Around, wings a flapping. I…
Read MoreMom’s 100-Yard Dash
Duff here. The other day, Mom was at the Safeway shopping center. She spied a Friend driving Her gorgeous Truck, and being Friendly, began to Wave. Her Friend was busy driving (Good idea, but no Help to Mom,) and kept on moving. As You know, if Nothing else, Mom is determined. She continued to wave,…
Read MoreIs Time Zipping By?
Time moves so fast. From ages 1 to 17, it takes forever. From 18 to 20, it feels like a month. From 20 to 30, it feels like a week. —u/zip759 Duff here. Time is zipping By. Why, when I was a Puppy? There was so much time to Learn new things. I discovered how…
Read MoreCelebrate the Glory of Autumn
Autumn, with all its glory, arrived suddenly this year. The bright sunshine of summer whisked by and the cooler mornings of fall have crept in. The small, colorful summer flowers are still here, but the much cooler nights will soon see them gone. To my way of thinking, it’s never too early to enjoy the…
Read MoreThe Tornado Warning
Duff here. The other Day, My Town had a Tornado warning. I live in the high Desert of Arizona, so this was quite Unusual. My clue as to what was Happening? While at work, Mom’s cell phone gave off a Loud Screeching Noise. Once, twice, three times. I moved closer to Mom, for She’s My…
Read MoreFinding Inspiration
Be someone’s strength. Be someone’s inspiration. Be someone’s reason never to give up. —YourTango.com Duff here. As Autumn approaches, the Temp is dropping lower by the Day. What does that mean? It’s sometimes harder for Mom to roll out of Bed for that Morning Sashay. Usually when Her phone Alarm goes off, She’s up and…
Read MoreA Different Good Night Protocol
Duff here. About two weeks ago, I decided to Change My sleeping Quarters. Since forever, I have slept in My Carrier. A fine abode, and Wonderful place to Snooze at Times. But I decided to Bed Down in My comfy place in the Living room. Mom is flexible, so off I went. Living unstuck. However,…
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