The Great Pumpkin
On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises from his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys to all the children. —Charles M. Schultz Lil’ Toot here. I’m practicing and preparing for Halloween night. Linus Van Pelt was the Star who waited for The Great Pumpkin, but We all know My…
Read MoreHappy National Freethinkers Day
Lil’ Toot here. Freethinkers are Those in the Crowd like Me who believe in logic and explanation. Reasonably, every day is a Play day. Right? Legend has it that in 1642, the Governor of Massachusetts issued a Proclamation, effectively stopping the Salem Witch Trials. Just in time for Halloween. But I’m getting ahead of Myself…
Read MoreSunday Morning Regrets
Dear Sleep, I’m sorry we broke up this morning. I want you back. —CoolFunnyQuotes.com Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I were out for Our Morning Saunter last week. I decided to lead Us in another direction. Mom was ready for an Adventure, too. It had been a Few Years since She had been in that…
Read MoreThe Perfect Gift
Lil’ Toot here. A while back, Mom and I sent a Gift to Mattie, My Canine Buddy down south. Her Mistress was complaining Mattie would get a Toy. The Pooch’s response: Immediate shredding. Total and Complete Destruction. Her preference? Kongs stuffed with Treats, but She is on a diet right now. Yuck! Not living unstuck.…
Read MoreI’m Sweating
I tell my students all the time. Me: “You need to go get a jacket.” Kid in 30-degree weather: “Why? I’m not cold!” Me: “I’m a mom. If I’m cold, you’re wearing a jacket. We can always call your mom on my cellphone if you want . . .” Kid: “Going . . .” —Karina…
Read MoreAfterglow
Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I had a great Time at the Run for The Pines. So many Vintage Cars and Vehicles. They had a shine and glitter all Their Own. We started our Appreciation Tour the Week before. I got curious about Tires, but Mom said that was a no-no. These are Fancy Show…
Read MoreOn a Crusade
My dog’s superpower is spotting a discarded French fry from three blocks away. —Popular Internet quote Lil’ Toot here. Every day, Mom takes Me out to follow My Campaign to track down Discarded Treats. I discover What’s Left by others. After all, it only seems right to Clean Up. This morning? We headed out, and…
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