Summer’s Wave Goodbye
A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye. —Unknown White Mountain Women’s Club newsletter Duff here. Fall is a fun Season for Me. Leaves begin to turn color. The Yellows. The oranges. The Reds. Some leaves are spiraling Down to the ground. And that’s where I do My Specialty. I pounce. I…
Read MoreMy Uncle Archie
Duff here. Mom and I came across an old family Album, and were reminiscing about Uncle Archie. That Fellow was a Character. Handsome, Debonair. An Expert at catching a Ball in His Mouth. Good at guarding Property. And people too. The little Ones were always safe with Him. And oh My, did He love the…
Read MoreHappiness and Experience
Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness & bad days give you experience. —fearlessmotivation.com Duff here. I am into adventuring down the Hill once again. There is so much to explore! New scents. Different weeds and shrubs. The sun dappling through the Branches. And best of all? Mom is stuck…
Read MoreDancing With Mom
Duff here. Mom and I have a lot of Fun and Frivolity. Every day, there’s Something new. The other morning, We were doing Our Regular Routine before Work. Our walks. Then Mom grooms Me. Then Herself. (I think She’s fine as She is, but She likes some Sparkle and Shine.) And the rest of the…
Read MoreSimmer Down: Control That Anger!
You’re rolling down the road, and someone cuts in front of you. Your significant other makes a suggestion that sets you off. People are wearing masks. Or not. Your boss chews you out for what seems to be no good reason. You feel obligated to attend that family get together, and seethe inside at having…
Read MoreA Secure World
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh!” he whispered. “Yes, Piglet?” “Nothing” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.” —Greeting card Duff here. I’m of the Age where I need to be Sure of things. Dinner. Snacks. A comfy Bed. When I’ll be picked up from Doggy Day…
Read MoreHappy Together
Duff here. Every year, Mom updates Her Education to be in good Standing with Her Hypnotherapy Associations. She loves to learn new Things, often trying Them out on Me, the Willing Subject. I even pick up the change in Words when Mom brings a Client out of the Deep Relaxation. I rise, and shake Myself…
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