Posts by Joan Courtney
Taking 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,…
Read MoreI Love to Get My Hairs Cut
Duff here. When I get My Hairs cut by Ashley, My Groomer Supreme, I am a Puppy once again. I romp and play. Dance around. Merrily cavort. I pounce on My Toys. It’s fun and games. I Play tag with mom or other Canines. I frolic, even with snowflakes. I do draw the line with…
Read MoreEggs in Your Basket
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 My…
Read MoreRead the Room
Take a step back and read the room. —Morgen Maradiaga Duff here. Have You ever wondered what Others thought of You? Or how Your Words impacted the group You’re with? As the Stay-at-Home Strong Suggestion went on, there was a lot of time on Our Hands. Too much time, perhaps. Many folks began to think…
Read MoreA Life is Never Ended
A life is never ended until all the lives it has touched have ended too. —Chinese proverb Duff here. When I consider This Saying, My mind is Boggled. I Feel I have affected many People throughout My Lifetime. Some are children, with Their playful Ways and Happy Giggles. I like to Connect with them, for…
Read MoreAs Passover Approaches
Freedom is within our grasp and Pesach reminds us that we need to reach. —Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson To Our Jewish friends: chag Pesach samech The Duff and His Mom #unstuck-living#happy-passover
Read MoreThe Friendliest Person I’ve Never Met
Duff here. As Mom and I saunter about, She often waves at Cars as They Pass by. Sometimes the Drivers wave back and smile. Some look straight ahead. When it was the Dark of Winter, One would blink Their Headlights as They passed by. The highlight? A delightful Police officer, who would flash the Red…
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