Posts by Joan Courtney
Clean Out the Cobwebs!
Spring is here. As I look at the peach trees, buds are forming, ready to unfold. Those longer days are coming back. Birds have returned and are splashing around in the pond. Others chirp sleepily in the trees as I walk in the early morning with MacDuff. The promise of that warmer tomorrow is already…
Read MoreNot Alone
One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone. —Shannon Adler Duff here. Alone? Not me. Mom takes Me most everywhere She goes: to the grocery store (I guard the Car), to Work (I’m the Canine Executive Officer), out on walks (I keep…
Read MoreWearing of the Green
Duff here. Bet You didn’t know there are Rules to go by on St. Patty’s Day . . . Just so You don’t get on the wrong side of the Irish, www.relatably.com and I want to share Them with You. The Irish always make the rules. The Irish may change the rules anytime, without so…
Read MoreBe Who You Are
Be who you are and say what you feel, Because those who mind don’t matter And those who matter won’t mind. —Dr. Seuss Duff here. If You were true to Yourself and didn’t fuss about what Others thought about You, what would Your World be like? Hmmmm…. I noticed as Folks get more wrapped up…
Read MoreMissing My Sunday Bath
Duff here. As You know, Sunday Bath Time is a treasured ritual for Me. I want to smell good for My Clients. Around 11:00 am or later, I meander over to the bath Tub. Mom gathers the necessaries for My Bath (towels, cotton balls as Ear Plugs, scented Soaps.) We are ready. And it’s one…
Read MoreI’m Not Even an Actor
I hate it when I gain ten pounds for a role and then realize I am not even an actor. —entitymag.com Duff here. Over the past year, Mom and I have been somewhat casual about the Weight Thing. My Halter still fit. That’s good. Her Jeans were tight, but Still comfy. She looked okay to…
Read MoreDancing in the Rain
Duff here. The other day, I was plotting and planning how to avoid Puddles. I take a long, hard Look across any Terrain before I begin to venture across to My Destination. Mom watches and encourages Me as I traverse the Obstacle Course. My Paws get wet. Then They get Cold, which is uncomfortable for…
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