Play in the Puddles
When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles. —Winnie the Pooh Duff here. Recently, it has been nothing but a series of Rainy Days. I mean lots of Rain. Coming down hard. The rain drops bounce as they land. Yes indeed. It was pounding that hard. Since I am nearer to the…
Read MoreA Sitting-Up Nap
Duff here. I am an Expert at taking naps. Short Ones, where I just need to Rest my eyes. Or in the Office, when Mom does that gentle Voice Thing as She’s working with Clients to help Them talk to Themselves in loving ways. Perhaps Long Ones, when I actually turn over on My Back…
Read MoreSleep Like a Baby
People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one. —findyourmomtribe.com Duff here. Among other things, Mom calls Me Duff. Or Mac Duff. Usually It’s The Duff, which to Me is a term of Royalty. (I am Kingly, don’t You agree?) Sometimes, it’s Little Baby Duffer Dog. Other Friends call Me Duf Duf.…
Read MoreFollowing Mom
Duff here. I am a Watchful Canine. If Mom’s moving around Our Place? I have one Ear cocked, ready for Action. If She leaves the Room? I get up and check Out where She’s going. Especially if it’s in the Direction of the Kitchen. I am particularly Aware of the Rustle of Snack Bags. I’m…
Read MoreA Special Birthday
Happy birthday to Me! —The Duff, Himself The best part about (My) birthday is that (I) always end up getting good food and great cake. —Wishafriend.com Duff here. Tomorrow is My 14th birthday! And what a wonderful celebration Mom has planned for Me. I will have Special Walks. And lots of Petting and Pampering. Cooing…
Read MoreThe Animated Bed Rumple
Duff here. When Nap time, or even Bed Time, arrives, Canines have a particular way of Preparing Their Bed. Some search for a particular Spot. Circle once or Twice. Then plop down. Others twirl quite a Bit before Finding the Perfect Place. They like to be sure it’s a Location to settle in and be…
Read MoreDetermined Pooch!
Rejection doesn’t mean you weren’t good enough; it means the other person failed to notice what you have to offer. —kushandwizdom.tumblr.com Duff here. My Role Model, Mr. Snoopy, is also a Writer. He has entertaining Takes on His Life, usually involving Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, and Charlie Brown. He and His Sidekick, Woodstock, have the best…
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