Instant Vacation
Laughter is an instant vacation. —Milton Berle Duff here. Great Uncle Maximus was a Scamp. He had a great Sense of Humor and a delightful Way about Him. He would wait until the Puppy barely fell asleep, then would Pounce about and be Ready to Play. I often wondered if It was because He was…
Read MoreThe Invitation for a Walk
Duff here. As a Canine, I have found that Walks are wonderful activities. Mom and I have had many of these Escapades, always enjoying and having fun. I find so much to investigate and Explore. Never a dull moment and unusually intriguing. Mom has even gotten into the Swing of Things, finding Special Treasures and…
Read MoreHappy Cinco De Mayo!
Good times + Crazy friends = Amazing memories —Pinterest Duff here. I want to be the First to wish You a happy Cinco de Mayo! What an opportunity to celebrate. Have some fun. Get together with Friends. Whoop it up! Do You like Tacos? Tostadas? Enchiladas? Guacamole? Chips? (Doritos are My favorite!) Pinatas will abound,…
Read MoreTaking a Pill
Duff here. Recently, I had to take a series of Pills to boost My Constitution. For Some Folks, this is no big Deal. I watch Mom dole out her Vitamins for the next Day. She also takes some in the Evening, just on general principles. Such a wad of Stuff to swallow! She drinks water…
Read MoreTake Off and Fly
Don’t be so hard on yourself. The mom in E.T (the movie) had an alien living in her house for days and didn’t notice, —Nestinggram Duff here. Remember the movie E.T.? I wasn’t even a twinkle in My Daddy’s Eye when it was released, but Mom remembers it vividly. (I personally think She likes the…
Read MoreBeneath the Surface
My daily walk takes me past a pond. As spring pokes its head up from the grasp of winter, I am transported back to some wonderful memories of when I was a kid. As with the Lakeside pond, the water in Polliwog Pond (named for the polliwogs that later matured into frogs) could be peaceful.…
Read MoreDelightful Surprises
Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us. —Boris Pasternak Duff here. I’m all for Surprises. Big ones. Little ones. And everything in between. I delight in the Speed with which They visit Me. The total happiness of Someone anticipating a Need. The feeling of Warmth as the Gesture is recognized. The Burst…
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