Posts by Joan Courtney
Fearful Thunderstorms
Duff here. The other night, A Thunderstorm rolled through My Town. It was Night Time, and I was stretched out On My Bed. But at the First Boom and Crack of Thunder and lightning? I went to Mom and let Her Know: It’s Time I slept with You. Something’s going to get Me. I just…
Read MoreDistractions
Some days I amaze myself. Other days I look for my phone while I’m holding it. —RebelCircus.com Duff here. I am superb at Remembering. I can return to the Place where I began a Walk without a Hitch. I know exactly where to Sit before I’m fed. I know how to Let Mom know it’s…
Read MoreEarly Wake Up
I might wake up early and do some exercise, or I might win the lottery. The odds are the same. —coolfunnyquotes.com Duff here. A bit ago, I began waking up early. I mean really Early. Mom and I usually roll out at 5:00 am. A reasonable Time to begin the Day. But I decided to…
Read MoreMid Year Check UP
It’s July, halfway through the year. Time for my mid-year checkup. In 2020, it was easy to get stuck. Too easy to think: “I can never do that.” Or “It’ll be like this for a long time.” And “What will my future will even look like?” Step #1 to Get Moving So, I decided to…
Read MoreThe Mini Olympics
Duff here. Mom was stepping out on Her morning walk, rounding the Turn to the last Leg while heading Home. She was sweaty and Breathing hard, for that part is a Gradual Hill. When before Her Eyes? A group of twenty Runners, bearing down on Her. She was amazed at Their long Legged, effortless strides,…
Read MorePriorities
I can’t believe it’s almost time to put off the things I didn’t do this summer until next summer. —drinkquote.com Duff here. Summertime! I have had a great Summer so far. I’ve visited Doggy Day Camp. I’ve played with My Buddies and taken many walks. I had some Dental Work done. (Enough said about that.)…
Read MoreInvisible Friends
Duff here. I have many Friends. Some are out patrolling Their yards, barking away. I pass by with nary a Look. No need to stir up the Waters. (I do the same guard-and-protect around My Place, so I understand Their Motives.) Other Pals are on the street. We do a lot of tail wagging and…
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