Anger
Unfair Labor
Life, I’ve learned, is never fair. Nicolas Sparks Duff here. Cousin Matilda was in a Snit. She had been the Number One Pet of the Household. Being loved was Her forte. Her Master praised Her to high Heaven, making sure everyone who heard knew how Fine a Canine She was. She was taught many Tricks.…
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Hangry (han-gree) adj. A state of emotional distress caused by extreme hunger; a lack of food resulting in a bad temper and tantrums (and extreme disappointment.) —KnotsOnWoordGifts Duff here. The other day, Mom and I were gearing up to go to Work. But Mom was a bit Absentminded. She forgot to turn on the Hot…
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Your mind is like this water, my friend; when it is agitated, it becomes difficult to see. But if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear. —Master Oogway Duff here. Cousin Sassy and Nephew Arthur are about 4 or 5 months old. They are a Handful! Running and playing. Tussling about. Biting Each…
Read MoreSimmer Down: Control That Anger!
You’re rolling down the road, and someone cuts in front of you. Your significant other makes a suggestion that sets you off. People are wearing masks. Or not. Your boss chews you out for what seems to be no good reason. You feel obligated to attend that family get together, and seethe inside at having…
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