Posts by Joan Courtney
Unexpected Gifts While in the Hallway
On my daily walk, I notice a sign. “Slow Down, 15.” A sharp turn in the road ahead. And I got to thinking: that sign describes my life right now. In mid-March, the world as I knew it slowed down and came to a standstill. The Stay-At-Home order was in place. Restaurant seating shut down.…
Read MoreBeing Brave
Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing. —Emma Donoghue, Room Duff here. There’s something about Loud Noises and Flashes of Light. Thunderstorms are back in full Force here on the Mountain. And it’s not My Favorite Occasion. I can feel the roll of Sound before It starts to Boom. And I follow…
Read MoreRiding With Mom
Duff here. When the Weather is right, I ride in the Jeep with Mom. Now, Mom and I have a Pact. When We cruise in the Car, I can sit on Her Lap. Or on the passenger Seat. Or hop in the back. I’m pretty Agile and That Move is Slick. We journey through the…
Read MoreI’m Walking Mom
If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise. —Pinterest Duff here. Springtime is a favorite season of Mine. Well, to tell You the truth, They are all Pretty Special. But this One seems to stand Out. As You are aware, Mom and I take frequent Walks at Regular Times. Recently, it’s been every…
Read MoreCourage
Duff here. You know from My Previous Post that Mom stitched up some Face Masks. (And We are all grateful that learning Curve is past.) But You don’t know The rest of the Story. And I will share that With You, Loyal Reader. She tried on the Covering, then Turned around to show Me Her…
Read MoreBeing Tickled
I like making myself laugh. It’s like being tickled. —Linda Ashley Duff here. The other day, a Friend of Mine was talking about making Herself laugh. She gets amused at the most Interesting Things: a Squirrel being chased up a tree, a Favored Dog wanting to Play, a funny Joke. More than Anything else, She…
Read MoreOn Hold
Duff here. My World seems to be on Hold right now. It’s like when Mom pushes the Pause button on a Movie, and Everything on the Screen stops. People’s mouths hang open. If a Character is running, They might be in Mid-Stride. A Dog might be caught in a Fabulous Leap. Nothing is going on,…
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