“Stop It” Looks
Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart. —Roy T. Stevens Lil’ Toot here. It was Windy last week. I mean, Super Gusty. Mom and I were out for a noontime stroll. I was stomping in the Leaves. Pouncing. Jumping. Frisking and sliding. I have…
Read MoreBows? Or Not?
Lil Toot here. To maintain My Dapper Dude status, Ashley at Classic Canine grooms Me every month. I get the Royal Treatment, as I should. I am cuddled. Then bathed. My hairs are cut. And I am shaved in My (Ahem) Parts. The final Touch? A Bow to top it all off! Living unstuck. This…
Read MoreNegotiating Treats
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. —Yogi Berra Lil’ Toot here. Treats anyone? Cousin Angie’s Mistress was watching Her weight. She’s like My Mom. When She’s on a specific Eating Plan, Everyone Else is too. Mom is a big believer in Walks, along with reduced portions. I mean, really, Mom!…
Read MoreAn Awakening
Lil’ Toot here. Not just Anybody is qualified to be an Emotional Support Dog. Uncle Rupert discovered this the Hard Way. Now, He had tried his hand (or Paw) at many different jobs. Once, he was a post-hole digger. He had the digging part down, but it wasn’t deep enough. Discouraging, but He didn’t give…
Read MoreBe the Coffee Bean
Want to be useful? To have a purpose in the world? Sure, you can make that one-on-one connection and have a powerful influence on one person’s life. However, there is a great need in the world, especially at this time. And you only have a limited amount of time. Want to expand that impact? The…
Read MoreA Memorable Memento
Dog poop on your clothes: the ultimate conversation starter. Or, a good reason to go home and change. —Pinterest Lil’ Toot here. I had another challenge with eating The Wrong Thing from the side of the road. But that’s a story for another day. Because Mom was intimately involved, She was marked with the Proceedings,…
Read MoreDoggie Alarm Clocks
Lil’ Toot here. A good Friend of Ours has a Doggy Alarm Clock. Mattie wakes up at 1:00 am. Or perhaps even 2:00. She lets Her Mistress know She’s hungry and it’s time to Eat. Luckily, Ms. Phantom is a very early Riser. She gets up. Feeds My Canine Buddy. Then does some Mind Stretches…
Read More