Duff’s Thought for the Day: On Being a Rainbow
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. —Maya Angelou Duff here. Dogs (well, and some cats who are dog-like) know instinctively how to be a bright and shining spot in another’s life. I touch people’s hearts by being who I am. When someone comes to the door, I bark to let my mom know…
Read MoreAdventuring About
Duff here. Have you ever had a yen to adventure? To explore something totally unknown to you? Well, I often do. There’s a hill alongside the place where I live with my mom. As you see from the pictures, I go way up on top, then tuck away into the nicest hidey hole of a…
Read MoreDuff’s Thought for the Day—Yoda Had It Right
Do it or not. There is no try. —Yoda, Star Wars Series I have often thought Yoda had it right. I am comfortable with him for he is a small creature, just as I am. And we are both unafraid of venturing out into new territories. Well, maybe I am still learning from him, for…
Read MoreBows and Frou-Frou
Duff again. Once a month, I am groomed. I am shampooed, my hair is cut and my nails clipped. I literally lose pounds (visually, of course!) when my fur is trimmed. And when Ashley finishes with me, I am one handsome dude. I prance around and show off to anyone and everyone at Classic Canine.…
Read MoreDuff’s Thought for the Day
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. —Albus Dumbledore, The Harry Potter Series My mom is a big Harry Potter fan, and I have grown quite fond of him, too. I like the underdog theme, where a group of inspired children can prevail…
Read MoreThe World According to Duff: Perspectives
Hello! My name is MacDuff. (MacDuff Courtney is what my mom calls me when I don’t come to her promptly, which is often). All 12 pounds of me is adorable. Just ask me, and I’ll tell you. I am a pedigreed mutt, or a Bichy-Poo-Shi-Tzu, or a Bichon Frise-Toy Poodle-Shi Tzu mix. Did I tell…
Read MoreSuper Bowl: It’s Over
Fly, Eagles, Fly! The Super Bowl is over, and the playing field is level once again. It was a well-coached game between two top teams. Coaches gather trick plays from pro and college games over the years. Players practice these plays over and over again. The wait for the perfect time to use them is…
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