Doggie Doorbells
Lil’ Toot here. When Mom and I are at Work, We take a break over lunchtime. There are Lovely houses behind the office, and I like to check out the Scents left by Other Canines. The curious part is: As We begin the sashay, the Doggie Doorbells start up. When I round the Corner, Three…
Read MoreA New Trick
Life is always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. —Paulo Cohelo Lil’ Toot here. Life was getting boring. Day in and day out? All the same. So I decided to mix it Up. Do Something different. Shake up the Norm. The new Trick goes like This: Mom gets ready for Work.…
Read MoreThat Special Sound
Lil’ Toot here. Knock! Knock! Someone was at the door. I went ballistic, letting Mom know all about It, for I want to earn My Kibble and Bits. I would be One Sad Puppy if I didn’t fulfill My end of the bargain. Living unstuck. It was My Favorite Neighbor! Mom was running an errand…
Read MoreGhostly Time of Year
When witches go riding and black cats are seen, The moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Hallowe’en. —goodhousekeeping.com Lil’ Toot here. It’s that Ghostly Time of year, when Goblins and Trick or Treaters are out and about. But this is the Story of a Hallowe’en Bat. He was looking for shelter before He made His…
Read MoreBeing a Hero
Lil’ Toot here. Right before Hallowe’en, Mom came across some Spooky Podcasts. One was about a Haunted classroom. Another about a Family visited by Skinwalkers. Still another about a young Boy, wandering in the Woods, who came across a Creepy old House. Didn’t sound unstuck at all. All very well and Good to listen to…
Read MoreTake Another Snapshot
Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the goodness. Develop from the negatives. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot. —Ziad K. Abdelnour Lil’ Toot here. Mom is a Picture Taker from way back. Seems every Time I turn around, that little Contraption is in Her hand,…
Read MoreMom’s 100-Yard Dash
Lil’ Toot here. The scene: Mom was at the Safeway shopping center. She spied a Friend driving Her gorgeous Truck, and being Friendly, began to Wave. Her Friend was busy driving (Good idea, but no Help to Mom) and kept on moving. As You know, if Nothing else, Mom is determined. She continued to wave,…
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