Posts by Joan Courtney
Humor and Love
Where humor exists, love cannot be far behind. —Anonymous Duff here. Springtime! I am so very Excited. It’s the Time of year I take longer (and longer) to get to the Jeep to head for work. I turn and give Mom the Paw as I go the opposite direction up the Hill. (I chuckle to…
Read MoreMom’s Magical Handbag
Duff here. Mom has a Magical Handbag. Not to say This came out of Nowhere. It was trial and error for a time. She tried smaller Bags, but found She needed an additional Purse for the other “necessary Things.” (She would leave the larger Bag in the car when going for Lunch, then realize Her…
Read MoreHappy Meltdown: Reset Your Nervous System
Is it just me, or is there stress coming at you from every front? During the pandemic over the past year, we’ve held it together. The stay-at-home order was in place, starting on March 31, 2020. But we learned flexibility, for the duration was much longer than those original two weeks. I remember using that…
Read MoreThe Vacay Recoup
Duff here. Last week, I spent three Glorious Days at Doggy Day Camp. I played. I romped about. I sniffed out the Neighborhood. I barked whenever I felt like it. Unusual to do at home, for I am generally Well Mannered. I met up with My Very tall Friend, one of the few Large Dogs…
Read MoreLove Yourself Enough to Set Boundaries
Love yourself deeply enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are your most precious assets. You get to choose how you use them. Choose wisely. You teach others how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept. —Anna Taylor Duff here. I have found: Unless I am clear on what is…
Read MoreTax Time Again
Duff here. Just like a Steam Locomotive, Tax Time is roaring down the Track. I’ve noticed Folks are frantically digging through Papers. Looking online to find Important Information. Even tearing Their Hair out as the Deadline looms closer. Anxiety is at an All time high. Have the rules changed? What can I write off? (Not…
Read MoreTaking Risks
If it’s still in your mind . . . it’s worth the risk. —Paulo Coelho Duff here. There’s something edgy about Risks. Some are easy: I’ll take a Walk this morning. While Others are more challenging: the Very first time at Doggy Day Camp. I didn’t know if I was Ready or Not. After all,…
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