Manners
Sometimes you gotta remember, everyone wasn’t raised like you. —thelovequotes.com Duff here. I am a well-mannered Dog. Well, except when Someone shows up at the Office door. Then I am all out for letting Them know how delighted I am to make Their Acquaintance. But normally, I am courteous. I walk to the left side…
Read MoreFriends in High Places
Duff here. I had an exciting Adventure the other Day. I was leaving My office and there was a Big White Truck in the parking lot. You may remember: My Very good Friends had that same type of Vehicle in My previous Escapades. And I went All out in Greeting. I circled the truck, barking…
Read MoreMake Me Feel Important
Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, “Make me feel important.” . . . You will succeed in life. —Mary Kay Ash Duff here. I was wondering the other day: What would the World be like if We all treated each other as The Most…
Read MoreA Letter to Anxiety
Anxiety got you down? If you wrote a letter to your anxiety, it might look something like this: Greetings Anxiety, You and I have been close friends for some time. In fact, I can’t remember a time when you haven’t been in my life. You have kept me from doing things I would enjoy. You…
Read MoreOne Day at a Time
Duff here. Mr. Lincoln must have known Dogs well, for as a Canine, I live in the Moment. I wake up and Am ready for My New day. And Who knows what It will bring? Autumn brings Those Dry Leaves that float and skip along the ground. I love to pounce and catch Them, picking…
Read MoreLearn and Grow
It’s okay to find problems in things that we like. That’s how we grow. —Ali La Benz Duff here. I like My Life to be smooth sailing. No worries. No fuss. Unstuck. But I have discovered That’s not always Possible. Let’s take Grooming, for instance. (Actually, Mom calls what happens cutting My hairs.) I am…
Read MoreThe Dreaded Diet
Duff here. Six months ago, I got the Dire Proclamation from My Veterinarian. I was overweight. Heavy for my frame. In a word: Fat. Mom protested, for She is careful about what She feeds Me. Okay, maybe She was a little overly Generous in what She put in My Dish. But She was probably following…
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