Pet Rules for Humans

There’s an unspoken rule that when your pet is sleeping on you, you don’t move. —cheezburger.com Lil’ Toot here. I have trained Mom well. She understands The Stare, which has multiple uses. If it’s midday and Mom has been computer-clicking away non-stop, The Stare means: “Time to go for a Walk. We both need It,…

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You Have Power

Lil’ Toot here. There’s an Immense Capability inside of You. I know This with My whole Heart. And what You tell yourself is undoubtedly the Most Powerful Tool of all. From what Mom says, Your Inner Mind believes everything You say. Positive statements of “You can do this!” and “Go for it” energize. In a…

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Wish for the New Year

As for the new year being happy, let it be swathed in mystery. That’s my wish for the new year. —Issa Lil’ Toot here. The New Year has arrived. It’s time For Fresh Adventures and Excitement. Of course, there are some Tried and True Traditions We’ll keep. The Crystal Ball dropping on New Year ’s…

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The Day After Christmas

Lil’ Toot here. Christmas Day has come and gone. Some are sad to see it Leave. The big Excitement of this Time has passed. Others are delighted It moved through, like a Strong Storm leaving a trail of Happiness in its wake. (Myself, I prefer Thanksgiving, with all the Goodies and Treats. But that’s Me.)…

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Merry Christmas

Lil’ Toot here. Throughout My Life, I have been a fan of Mr. Rogers. He was a kind and Gentle Man. He even asked Me, a Canine, to be His Neighbor! Of course, I accepted. He liked Me, and everything I brought to the Relationship. My tail Wag. My happy Yips as I told Him…

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Open Hearts at Christmas

Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I were chatting about Love and Open Hearts at Christmas. Some folks are all about the Gifts. Other people celebrate the birth of Christ. While still Others count on Family, with Customs coming close behind. Old Traditions are observed, and New Ones created. Recently, Mom tried to recreate a Famous…

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Christmas on a Shoestring

Santa on a diet this year? Can you enjoy the holidays without going into debt? If you’re like me, you checked your list, quickly added up the costs, and thought, “I’ll need Fort Knox to manage this!” Groceries keep getting more expensive. Sticker shock persists, no matter where you look. Oh, and then there’s the…

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