Posts by Joan Courtney
Tangled Ties
Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. —Author Unknown Duff here. Mom got industrious the other Day and decided to sew Up some Masks. After all, so Many others were creating these Face Coverings. Why not? Some used Bandanas. Others had Fancy Doo Dads on Theirs. Still…
Read MoreFeeling Lonely?
Duff here. My World is quiet at the present Time. Mom and I chill out a Lot. And My Goodness, do we go for Walks? Oh, yes We do. We are Seeing Clients online. I need to correct Myself and say Mom is chatting with Clients via internet. She gets all the Fun. And I…
Read MoreTaking It Personally?
I was feeling cranky the other day. The Coronavirus blues had struck. Nothing I did to relieve this feeling was working, and I felt out of sorts. My usual antidote of exercise was okay but didn’t really fix the problem. By the fourth long walk of the day with The Duff, he looked at me…
Read MoreTeamwork
Me *getting off the couch* I’ll be right back. My dog: I would really feel more comfortable if we were together. —Viralok.com Duff here. In this time of uncertainty, Mom and I decided to interject a Note of Silliness. That’s right. Giggles. Laughter. After all, it’s Friday. Our typical Friday evening Routine has changed for…
Read MoreKeeping Secrets
Duff here. I can Keep Secrets. Over the years, Many have told Me Their hopes and Dreams, Their Worries and Fears. Quite often, when We were in the Office and I was on the recliner with Them, a Client would whisper in My Ear. Perhaps snuggle into My soft Fur. Or even pet Me. Even…
Read MoreBelieve in Tomorrow
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. —Audrey Hepburn Duff here. Tomorrow is such an elusive Thing. This time of Year, I watch Gardeners planting seeds and small Plants inside. These Wise People know better than to plant outside too soon, for My Town often gets a cold snap Right at the End…
Read MoreThe Hope of Spring
Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. —Sarah Ban Breathnacht Duff here. Spring is on the Way! I am so very excited. New scents. New sounds. Warmer temperatures. And You and I both know:…
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