The Past: A Place of Reference or Place of Residence?
The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence. —Unknown Duff here. My past has been full of Eventful Deeds. I began as a Puppy, with all that entailed. So much to learn! How to Sit. Standing very Still for Mom to get my Harness hooked Up. How to Heel. When to…
Read MoreMy Early Christmas Gift
Duff here. When I was a Puppy, Christmas was a very Special Time. Good Food was always cooking on the stove. Baking and candy Making was ongoing. The Aromas throughout the house were delectable. My Doggy Daddy made sure I was outside the kitchen proper, but You can be sure I was right at the…
Read MoreYou Are Such a Light
A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its own flame to the other. You are such a light. — Moshe David Duff here. Mom and I have many Good Friends who are Jewish. Their Celebration of Lights begins on…
Read MoreThe Season Has Begun
Duff here. Mom stepped out of the car at the Post office. And stopped Short. There was Santa’s Workshop. And all those twinkly colored Lights! Christmas is here. The Season has begun. I hopped out of our Car (just to Please Her), and She hooked Me up to My Leash. Off We went to enjoy…
Read MoreMaintaining Your Road
So many signs along the road as I go for my morning walk! Some are about upcoming events (Dance! Friday night!). Others to locate a lost pet, complete with picture, description and contact number. Then, there are road signs. Dead End. No Right Turn on Red. School Zone. But the one that intrigued me was:…
Read MoreIf You Are Really Thankful
If you are really thankful, what do you do? Share. —W. Clement Stone Duff here. I have so much to be Thankful for: a Warm bed at night, Kibble and Bits in My doggy bowl, Frequent Walks with Mom, Playing with other Canines My size, meeting New Friends. When I live in that Place in…
Read MoreThe Aroma of Skunk
Duff here. When at My regular Haunt to do My Business the other day, I encountered an Interesting Scent. It was pungent. It was aromatic. It was all encompassing. It was fragrant. And I was intrigued. What in the World could have an Aroma such as This? I wanted to Find out and make friends…
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