Independence Day!
It’s Fourth of July weekend, Or as I call it, exploding Christmas. —Stephen Colbert Dear Gentle Reader, Lil’ Toot here. Happy Fourth of July! It’s My very first Fourth of July. Mom has told Me there are big Celebrations tonight, with loud Noises and flashes of light. Somehow? I think I’ll be tucked securely into…
Read MoreA Sneaky Lizard
Lil’ Toot here. I was meandering along the Sidewalk, enjoying the Scents of early Morning. Do You have any idea about How many enticing aromas drift into My Nose? There’s the neighbor’s breakfast. The smell of gasoline. Grass. The perfume on The Lady who passed by on Her Way to work. All part of living…
Read MoreResistance?
Consider: A new way of eating. Buying a new jacket. A decision to cut back: on what money goes out, frittering time on Facebook, less attention to naysayers. On to: A decision to be more positive. A new direction for the business. And I start by saying to myself, “Okay. Today, the balloon goes up.”…
Read MoreThe Fascinating Flush
Behind every strong woman is a dog who follows her to the bathroom. —Etsy Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Spike loved His Master. They went fishing Together. Hiked Side by Side. They swam and paddled together. They slept together. It was all for One and One for All . . . Living unstuck. His buddies, however,…
Read MoreWe Don’t Ask For Much
Lil’ Toot here. As a Morkie, I am half Maltese and half Yorkshire Terrier. Cousin Adolphus is a full-blooded Yorkie, and He has both Attitude and Sass. He gets attention by staring at His Owners, and Anyone else close by. He’s a Foodie beyond belief. He’s living unstuck. The half of Me that’s Yorkie does…
Read MoreThe Dog Days of Summer (in June)
You know it’s hot when even the dog starts to melt. —Pinterest Lil’ Toot here. Recently, the weather has been hot, I tell You. Hot. Hot. Hot. Mom and I stroll early in the morning to save My Paws from a Scorch. Only once was I dancing when My Footies were heated up. She picked…
Read MoreA Hasty Retreat
Lil’ Toot here. The other day, Mom and I were out and about to begin Our Journey through the Forest. I had worked hard throughout the week with My Clients, and Mom decided I needed additional Stimulation. Personally, I think I’m plenty stimulating in Myself, but that’s another Story. Living unstuck. Mom takes the Higher…
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