Triggers? Or Glimmers
Yesterday, I was sweeping leaves off the porch against the wind. As I swung the broom, some leaves would move ahead, while others, pushed by the wind, fell back. The dirt would scoot along, but leave a smudge of dust in its trail. And I was thinking how like glimmers and triggers this was. The…
Read MoreLearn By Playing
Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning. —Diane Ackerman Duff here. After I got Groomed earlier in the week, I was feeling Frisky. Now Some may think that’s an Old-Fashioned term, but It fit My Mood perfectly. Mom and I got back to the office. And I picked up My Toy. And began to…
Read MoreYou Came Back!
Duff here. Mom and I stopped at the Gas Station, and She went inside to make a pre-Payment. The Clerk behind the counter was Laughing very hard. So Mom asked Her what was so Funny. The Clerk pointed to Me, and said, “Look at Your Dog.” There I was, locked in the Jeep, barking ferociously.…
Read MoreThe Kitchen Shenanigans
Duff here. Have I told You about My Aunt Rosaline? I admired Her Creativity. Her inventiveness. Her ability to check things Out. Her wonder at nature as She explored Her Universe. Her ability to Nap on the Spot, but be at the Ready should the Need arise. She was a Connoisseur of Special Treats, most…
Read MoreDoggy Day Camp
I was wrong. We weren’t going to the park. —coolmorning quotes.com Duff here. Last weekend, Mom finally realized it was Springtime. We had been having a Battle of Wills over a lot of Stuff. When to get up. What to Eat. The appropriate time for Walks. When to get Bathed. The Best Times to bark.…
Read MoreAll Life is an Experiment
Duff here. I totally agree! All life is an experiment. But I’m here to tell You that Some experiments turn out better than Others. I am still working out Wake up Time. As You remember, Mom has tucked Me into My Carrier, (aka Man Cave,) at night because I made Her Home office into My…
Read MoreNaps
Sometimes you just need to take a nap and get over it. —Maura Stuard, Age 8 Duff here. Today was a lazy Day for Me. It was a Time for Sunbathing. Soaking in the Rays. Reveling in the Warmth. It has been cold in these Parts. The Sun was out, and I couldn’t resist the…
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