That Special Sound
Lil’ Toot here. Knock! Knock! Someone was at the door. I went ballistic, letting Mom know all about It, for I want to earn My Kibble and Bits. I would be One Sad Puppy if I didn’t fulfill My end of the bargain. Living unstuck. It was My Favorite Neighbor! Mom was running an errand…
Read MoreGhostly Time of Year
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, The moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Hallowe’en. —goodhousekeeping.com Lil’ Toot here. It’s that Ghostly Time of year, when Goblins and Trick or Treaters are out and about. But this is the Story of a Hallowe’en Bat. He was looking for shelter before He made His…
Read MoreBeing a Hero
Lil’ Toot here. Right before Hallowe’en, Mom came across some Spooky Podcasts. One was about a Haunted classroom. Another about a Family visited by Skinwalkers. Still another about a young Boy, wandering in the Woods, who came across a Creepy old House. Didn’t sound unstuck at all. All very well and Good to listen to…
Read MoreTake Another Snapshot
Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the goodness. Develop from the negatives. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot. —Ziad K. Abdelnour Lil’ Toot here. Mom is a Picture Taker from way back. Seems every Time I turn around, that little Contraption is in Her hand,…
Read MoreMom’s 100-Yard Dash
Lil’ Toot here. The scene: Mom was at the Safeway shopping center. She spied a Friend driving Her gorgeous Truck, and being Friendly, began to Wave. Her Friend was busy driving (Good idea, but no Help to Mom) and kept on moving. As You know, if Nothing else, Mom is determined. She continued to wave,…
Read MoreTime Flies
Time moves so fast. From ages 1 to 17, it takes forever. From 18 to 20, it feels like a month. From 20 to 30, it feels like a week. —u/zip759 Lil’ Toot here. Time is zipping By. Why, when I was a Tiny Puppy? There was so much time to Learn new things. I…
Read MoreCut Those Bangs!
Lil’ Toot here. Great-Cousin Waldo was quite the Shepherd. He prided Himself on Being the Best in His Field. He never lost a Sheep on His watch, often returning to gather up Someone wandering about. (I’ve been relieved to be found at times, too.) Living unstuck. He was also Super focused. So much so that…
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