Being Tickled
I like making myself laugh. It’s like being tickled. —Linda Ashley Duff here. The other day, a Friend of Mine was talking about making Herself laugh. She gets amused at the most Interesting Things: a Squirrel being chased up a tree, a Favored Dog wanting to Play, a funny Joke. More than Anything else, She…
Read MoreOn Hold
Duff here. My World seems to be on Hold right now. It’s like when Mom pushes the Pause button on a Movie, and Everything on the Screen stops. People’s mouths hang open. If a Character is running, They might be in Mid-Stride. A Dog might be caught in a Fabulous Leap. Nothing is going on,…
Read MoreTangled Ties
Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. —Author Unknown Duff here. Mom got industrious the other Day and decided to sew Up some Masks. After all, so Many others were creating these Face Coverings. Why not? Some used Bandanas. Others had Fancy Doo Dads on Theirs. Still…
Read MoreFeeling Lonely?
Duff here. My World is quiet at the present Time. Mom and I chill out a Lot. And My Goodness, do we go for Walks? Oh, yes We do. We are Seeing Clients online. I need to correct Myself and say Mom is chatting with Clients via internet. She gets all the Fun. And I…
Read MoreTaking It Personally?
I was feeling cranky the other day. The Coronavirus blues had struck. Nothing I did to relieve this feeling was working, and I felt out of sorts. My usual antidote of exercise was okay but didn’t really fix the problem. By the fourth long walk of the day with The Duff, he looked at me…
Read MoreTeamwork
Me *getting off the couch* I’ll be right back. My dog: I would really feel more comfortable if we were together. —Viralok.com Duff here. In this time of uncertainty, Mom and I decided to interject a Note of Silliness. That’s right. Giggles. Laughter. After all, it’s Friday. Our typical Friday evening Routine has changed for…
Read MoreKeeping Secrets
Duff here. I can Keep Secrets. Over the years, Many have told Me Their hopes and Dreams, Their Worries and Fears. Quite often, when We were in the Office and I was on the recliner with Them, a Client would whisper in My Ear. Perhaps snuggle into My soft Fur. Or even pet Me. Even…
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