A Brave Pup
Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing. —Emma Donoghue Especially during thunderstorms . . . —The Duff Duff here. Mom is an expert at Temperature Control. Her Minion Friend has it right, and She follows the Script exactly. The Foot comes out when She’s too Warm. Then back in when She Cools…
Read MoreLoving Touches
Duff here. Auntie Pookie loved to be Petted. And fussed over. And Kissed. And Loved on. She was a Pro at garnering Attention, even down to the Pathetic Look at the End. She had so mastered that last Technique that It usually resulted in More Petting. Perhaps even a Snackerel! Living unstuck. I have taught…
Read MoreExacting Schedules
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. —Stephen Covey Duff here. Uncle Basil was a Time Management Expert. He knew exactly how He wanted to spend His Day. His To-Do List was phenomenal, with many Important Tasks to improve His life. Some Included His Owner, while Others…
Read MoreA Change of Status
Duff here. Some Canines have a bottomless Pit for a Tummy. They love to Eat. I heard of a Pooch who could clear off the Kitchen Counter. She was Big enough and had those Long Legs, so Anything was fair game. I, Myself, would make the Attempt. But I’m too doggone Short. Height Impaired is…
Read MorePut Downs and Other Derogatory Names
Why was the color green notoriously single? It was so jaded. —Parade magazine Duff here. Uncle Elias was Angry. Hurt. Upset. Ticked off. His Master had the Nerve to refer to Him as “the dog.” I mean, really? . . . He’s a Royal Member of the Family. Devoted. Loyal. Trustworthy. Brave. Kind. Compassionate. To…
Read MoreHappy Labor Day!
Dear Gentle Reader, Wishing you a Happy Labor Day! Today’s the Day We celebrate Work… by not Working. Is that Nonsensical or What? But I’m always ready for a Celebration. Count Me in! Living unstuck. Give Yourself the Day off. Shut down the Computer, cell phone, and electronic Devices. Then hunt up Some Friends and…
Read MoreComforting a Friend
I can’t promise to fix all your problems but I can promise you won’t have to face them alone. —Hannah Van Kampen, Pinterest Duff here. Recently, I went to Doggy Day Camp and had a wonderful time. I kept Lori busy, for I wanted to play Outside. All the Time. She let Me into Her…
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