Companionship

A best friend is someone who loves you when you forget to love yourself. —Unknown Duff here. Arizona is opening again . . . slowly. From what I observed, this had been a Trying Time for Many folks. Couldn’t get out and go Places. Do things They usually did. And I personally think They had…

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I’m Starving

Duff here. You know I am a Chow Hound. Over the years, I have developed A Variety of Techniques to get just One more Scrap of Food. One more Piece of Chicken. It’s 3:00 pm. Tea time. Could half a Puperoni be in the Works? Of course, it could. I am a Good Boy, and…

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Unexpected Gifts While in the Hallway

On my daily walk, I notice a sign. “Slow Down, 15.” A sharp turn in the road ahead. And I got to thinking: that sign describes my life right now. In mid-March, the world as I knew it slowed down and came to a standstill. The Stay-At-Home order was in place. Restaurant seating shut down.…

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Being Brave

Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing. —Emma Donoghue, Room Duff here. There’s something about Loud Noises and Flashes of Light. Thunderstorms are back in full Force here on the Mountain. And it’s not My Favorite Occasion. I can feel the roll of Sound before It starts to Boom. And I follow…

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Riding With Mom

Duff here. When the Weather is right, I ride in the Jeep with Mom. Now, Mom and I have a Pact. When We cruise in the Car, I can sit on Her Lap. Or on the passenger Seat. Or hop in the back. I’m pretty Agile and That Move is Slick. We journey through the…

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I’m Walking Mom

If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise. —Pinterest Duff here. Springtime is a favorite season of Mine. Well, to tell You the truth, They are all Pretty Special. But this One seems to stand Out. As You are aware, Mom and I take frequent Walks at Regular Times. Recently, it’s been every…

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Courage

Duff here. You know from My Previous Post that Mom stitched up some Face Masks. (And We are all grateful that learning Curve is past.)  But You don’t know The rest of the Story. And I will share that With You, Loyal Reader. She tried on the Covering, then Turned around to show Me Her…

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