The Power of Soft Connections
Your favorite barista. The cashier at the grocery store. The smiling lady at your mail drop. The woman at the copy shop who connected you with her son to help you move. The people who taught you to survive on your own after your husband died. What do these folks have in common? They are…
Read MoreAdventures and Forgiveness
To err is human. To forgive canine. —Iheartdogs Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Sally is a kind-hearted Soul, gentle and loving to Everyone She meets. Just like I do, She guides Others to safety. When Mom and I are out in the Woods, I often turn around to memorize where We’ve been. Very useful when We’re…
Read MoreSuddenly, Wide Awake
Lil’ Toot here. It was one of those Days. Mom and I were taking a Little Nap. (Since I am so small, I can’t take any other Kind.) It was a Warm, balmy Day. That Spring Breeze was so gentle. Just Sleepy outside, so We settled in. Living unstuck. I woke before Mom did. It…
Read MoreTest Anxiety
Today has no idea it’s about to meet your awesome face. You’ve got this! —Kid President Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Georgia is usually on point. She fetches like a Champ. She lets the Household know if Someone is at the door. Unlike Me, She heels when out for a walk. I’m all over the Place.…
Read MoreSpoiled Pup
Lil’ Toot here. Auntie Nola was Her Mom’s favorite. She got the best of Everything. The softest Blanket. The shotgun Seat when Her Mistress was driving. First dibs on treats. Yes, it was the High Life for Her. Living unstuck. My Uncle finally revolted with all this preferential Treatment. After all, He was the Husband.…
Read MoreAn Almost-Lost Toy!
A companion is (almost) gone, but the memory lives on. —The Dodo, For Animal People Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I were chilling out one Evening. The living Room is a favorite place of Mine to bring toys to Her. Check out what She likes the Most. The assortment is Astounding: Squeaky toys, old Socks,…
Read MoreToddler Antics
Lil’ Toot. Can You believe I’m nine months old? I recently became a Teenager, and will be so until I’m two years old. We’ve had lovely adventures together, Gentle Reader, with more to come. As a Teen, there’s prospects to destroy Things on the Horizon. My imagination is rampant. Living unstuck. But I’m also at…
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