Fuel Your Future
Don’t get stuck in your past, use it to fuel your future. —Anonymous Lil’ Toot here. I strongly Believe this To be True. As background, Let Me describe My past. I began My life as the Runt of the Litter. Everyone else around Me was Bigger. And faster. And could Push harder. Some may have…
Read MoreRecovering From a Bad Dream
Lil’ Toot here. It was about 2:30 a.m. and I was having a Bad Dream. Thrashing about in my Carrier, aka My Safe Place. Just having an Awful Time. Mom woke with a Start when She heard my yips. She moved quickly out of Her bed and gathered up a Flashlight. When She opened My…
Read MorePet Rules for Humans
There’s an unspoken rule that when your pet is sleeping on you, you don’t move. —cheezburger.com Lil’ Toot here. I have trained Mom well. She understands The Stare, which has multiple uses. If it’s midday and Mom has been computer-clicking away non-stop, The Stare means: “Time to go for a Walk. We both need It,…
Read MoreYou Have Power
Lil’ Toot here. There’s an Immense Capability inside of You. I know This with My whole Heart. And what You tell yourself is undoubtedly the Most Powerful Tool of all. From what Mom says, Your Inner Mind believes everything You say. Positive statements of “You can do this!” and “Go for it” energize. In a…
Read MoreWish for the New Year
As for the new year being happy, let it be swathed in mystery. That’s my wish for the new year. —Issa Lil’ Toot here. The New Year has arrived. It’s time For Fresh Adventures and Excitement. Of course, there are some Tried and True Traditions We’ll keep. The Crystal Ball dropping on New Year ’s…
Read MoreThe Day After Christmas
Lil’ Toot here. Christmas Day has come and gone. Some are sad to see it Leave. The big Excitement of this Time has passed. Others are delighted It moved through, like a Strong Storm leaving a trail of Happiness in its wake. (Myself, I prefer Thanksgiving, with all the Goodies and Treats. But that’s Me.)…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
Lil’ Toot here. Throughout My Life, I have been a fan of Mr. Rogers. He was a kind and Gentle Man. He even asked Me, a Canine, to be His Neighbor! Of course, I accepted. He liked Me, and everything I brought to the Relationship. My tail Wag. My happy Yips as I told Him…
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