Doggy Day Camp
Hello! It’s Duff. I recently returned from Doggy Day Camp at my favorite boarding facility. It’s a ranch (can you imagine?) with wide open spaces and many other Dogs to play with. I stay in the Small Dog area, for that’s where I belong. The owner tells mom that my favorite activity is to check…
Read MoreThe Power of a Kind Word or Deed
Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed. —H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Duff here. Such a compelling statement. My mom has a poster of Brown’s musings on the wall in our office, Unstuck Living. Since I can’t read (Dogs don’t you know), mom reads them to me as I sit in her lap.…
Read MoreThe Big White Truck
Now there was a day when another Large White Truck pulled up and stopped in the middle of the street. I didn’t realize at the time: the driver was from a utility company, checking the meters. He left his truck door open. I ran as fast as I could to meet and greet. And jumped…
Read MoreObedience Training for Mom
Duff here. Again, a story from my days of puppyhood. I was born with unlimited energy. Curious about everything, I wanted to investigate the entire world. My Doggy Parents (especially my Mom), decided it a good idea for me to get some obedience training. I was obedient when I felt like it. Not so much…
Read MoreCell Phones: My Opinion
I find that checking my phone (in the morning) tramples over my positive vibes, because we all know that checking messages is like rattling a wasp nest.” —Stephanie lee Duff here. My life changed dramatically once my mom started using a cell phone. When she first began, she couldn’t even answer if someone called. The…
Read MoreMy Morning Ritual
Duff again. Morning comes and I’m ready for the day. Mom releases me from my carrier (Doggy Den or Safe Place when there are thunderstorms) and we journey out to take care of “business.” Back in we come. That’s when my true Morning Ritual begins. Mom fills her kettle with water for the first cup…
Read MoreCheck Yourself
Check yourself before you wreck yourself. —A common saying Duff here. Did I tell you I was almost sent to live at another home? Well, when I was a Small Puppy, my Doggy Daddy was having problems with his balance and eyesight. Since I am so very close to the ground, I can’t imagine that…
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