Being Assertive

Duff here. My Uncle Walter was polite in what He asked for. If He wanted a Blanket? He would Pull one from His Doggy Bed and take it to Where He wanted to Be. If He wanted second Helpings of a Treat? He would sit and stare at His Master, making sure His Owner knew…

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Those Precious Memories

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. —Eleanor Roosevelt Duff here. Some Memories deeply touch My Heart. Mom was reminiscing the Other Day about one from a Move We made many years ago. With all the Boxes and bags? You’d think We…

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National No Stress Day

Duff here. Right now, So many People are Talking about being Stressed out. If It isn’t the price of gas, it’s the rising costs of Kid’s clothes. (Luckily Mom doesn’t have to purchase Clothing for Me. I’m Dapper as I am.) Or the Cost of Groceries, a Topic near and dear to My heart. (My…

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Adjusting My Sails

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. —George Jung Duff here. For the last few days, the Wind has been blowing. Howling. The Trees were almost Bending over. The Shrub’s leaves were shredded. But I had to do My Morning walk, so Mom and I…

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The Fitness Protection Program

Sorry I can’t today. My sister’s friend’s mother’s grandpa’s brother’s grandson’s uncle’s fish died today. And yes, it was tragic. —IntrovertSpring.com Duff here. A new Level of Exercise introduced to Me over the last Few weeks. For many years, I would Wolf down dinner and stretch for a Moment. Then Mom and I would saunter…

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A Dog Beyond Compare

Duff Here. Oh, My Great-Uncle Marvin! I tell you, He was an Amazing Dog. He was Mild-mannered, and responded well to Commands. He would get the Morning paper, and take responsibility for watching Over the Grandchildren. If They got too close to Anything He considered to be Dangerous? He was at the Ready, gently shepherding…

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