Share a Little?
Duff here. Aunt Mamie was a Precious Canine on the Boxer branch of My Genealogy. She was Brave and courageous, absolutely devoted to Her Family. She was loyal to a fault, never leaving Her Mistress’ Side and following Her wherever She went. Mamie was also strong, pulling Children’s wagons and Dragging the Trash bag out…
Read MoreWho Are Your People?
Over the past three years, a sense of loneliness seemed to be creeping about, like a low-hanging fog. We began to be content being at home. And we were disconnected from the world. What had we done?! Then I started to wonder, “Who are my people?” A list of specific individuals in this prized group…
Read MoreIt’s Saturday
Saturday is the perfect little gift you get after a week’s sweat and tears. —OurMindfulLife.com Duff here. I work hard throughout the Week. And I’ll bet You do too. Some of My Clients claim They work harder since They Retired than They ever did on the Job. That They can’t figure out how They got…
Read MoreI Have Your Back
Duff here. My Friend, Snoopy, is the Troop Leader for Woodstock and His Clan. That Position can be quite a Challenge. He has the Entertaining Part down pat. He sings and tells Bird Jokes, which They all love. Height is a big advantage. He is able to See Far Away, while His little Feathered Friends…
Read MoreUnexpected Visitors
An unexpected visit can bring clarity and perspective to our lives. —FsmStatistics.FM Duff here. It’s the hot, hot, hot Time of the Year before the Monsoon Season. When It gets this hot? The Outside World begins to prompt Others to do strange Things. Tempers are shorter. Misunderstandings abound. Those Folks walking into Wal-Mart? Sometimes wearing…
Read MorePick Me Up
Duff here. Within recent memory, the Weather was mellow. Cool even. Just right for a Canine with a Handsome Fur Coat, like Me. Mom and I would go out for Our Walks, She with Her Hoodie and Me in the Buff, enjoying the Cool breezes. It was brisk enough to keep Us moving, but not…
Read MoreThe Joys of a Warm Bath
You can change the world with a hot bath, if you sink into it from a place of knowing you are worth profound care, even if you are rattled. Who knew? —Anne Lamott Duff here. Sundays are the Best! I get a nice Warm Bath, which is quite a Production. First Mom takes Me outside…
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