Posts by Joan Courtney
The Near Encounter
Duff here. As You know, Mom and I live in a rural area. Once We were on a Saunter (is there any other Way to walk?), and I stopped in My Tracks. And stared into the woods. And Kept on gazing until Mom finally saw what I was Pointing out to Her. A beautiful herd…
Read MoreRoll Out the Red Carpet
Money can buy a lot of things but it won’t wiggle its butt every time you come in the door. —sescon.com Duff here. I love to Greet People at the Door. Now, this hello is preceded by melodic barking, for I have to let Mom know someone is there. But once the Door is open?…
Read MoreThe Elusive Meteor Adventure
Duff here. Last week, Mom read about the Perseid Meteor Showers. The online photos of these Streaks of Light were amazing. What an Adventure! The Catch? The Comets showed up in the wee Hours of the Morning. But We were game. Living unstuck. Mom woke at 2:00 am and rousted Me out. As We journeyed…
Read MoreConnection
I wish there was a drive thru to pet puppies whenever you felt like it. —I’dratherbeweithmydog.com Duff here. I have the best of all Worlds. I get to go with Mom to work. (Yay Me!) I meet all Sorts of Interesting people every Day. And Connection is important. Talking is good. Some folks have deep…
Read MoreAre You a Good Friend?
Who would we be without our friends? From early on, they teach us the ropes. They give us building blocks for learning how to give and love, face life’s ups and downs, and how to laugh at silly stuff. They help us celebrate life and mourn losses. Find tactful ways to bridge differences. Create more…
Read MoreA Balancing Act
Duff here. I love life’s challenges, particularly when I do a Balancing Act in the Car. As You will remember, I often bounce from the Front Seat to the Back Seat. And then back to the Front. This activity keeps me Young and Limber. When convenient, I’m curled up on Mom’s lap. That’s living unstuck.…
Read MoreLife’s Calculations
It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations if you live near him. —JRR Tolkien Duff here. I was thinking about Dragons and such the other Day. Now, I haven’t ever seen one of these Creatures yet, but that doesn’t mean They aren’t Real. Mom showed Me pictures of some the…
Read More