Those Pesky Pounds!
Springtime is here! Well, it’s been spring-like weather for a while on the White Mountains, hasn’t it? . . . And you still have those few extra pounds left over from the holidays. Or you have tried on your spring/summer clothes and found the “snugger bug” has come into your closet and downsized those pants…
Read MoreUnfair Labor
Life, I’ve learned, is never fair. Nicolas Sparks Duff here. Cousin Matilda was in a Snit. She had been the Number One Pet of the Household. Being loved was Her forte. Her Master praised Her to high Heaven, making sure everyone who heard knew how Fine a Canine She was. She was taught many Tricks.…
Read MoreMath Confusion
Duff here. Cousin Sammy was in a dilemma. His Buddy, Zooky, had come over for a visit. Just as You might have a Cup of coffee or a root beer, Sammy companionably offered Him one of His Bones. They had a nice Chat about endlessly chasing Squirrels and such. When Zooky left, the count was…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
“It is impossible,” said Pride. “It is risky,” said Experience. “It is pointless,” said Reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the Heart.” —William Arthur Ward Duff here. The other day, I was thinking about Mr. Murphy, My Birth Father. Did You know He was only six months old when He fathered Me? He was one…
Read MoreDoggy Training
Duff here. Did You know Many Canines are anti-Leash? Bet You didn’t, but It’s true. If You see a Dog pulling on His leash, He’s ready for adventure. Being held back by His Master keeps Him from tearing other Canines limb from Limb. Or chasing a Squirrel. Or simply running amuck in the Woods, enjoying…
Read MoreGrass Is a Luxury
Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars (or the trees). —Regina Brett Duff here. After lunch yesterday, Mom and I went to the Grass Park next door. It’s all very well and Good to stay…
Read MoreLoving Reassurance
Duff here. Do You have times when You’re not sure of Being Loved? Well, Cousin Maurice was wrestling with That Very Issue the other Night. He had a concern that there might be Another New addition to the Family. Was He doing enough to maintain His Status as the Main Pup? He woke His Master…
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