Communication
My Secret Identity
Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart. —Dorothy Hinshaw Little Toot here. Mom was getting ready for Work. And made the Horrible Mistake of putting Me in My Playpen. Even though I had toys, food, and a place to lie down? Cruel and Unusual Punishment. I protested mightily, as only…
Read MoreP-Mail Connections
Duff here. I like to get Mail from Others. Some send Me actual Greeting Cards. Can You imagine How excited I am to receive Them? Very! Mom reads Their verses to Me in Gentle Tones and I know I am Loved. A few years back, a Lady called in Tears. We had sent Her a…
Read MoreListening to the Duff
No one appreciates the very special genius of your (shared) conversation as much as the dog does. —Christopher Morley Duff here. As You know, Mom and I have the most Warmhearted Conversations ever. Why, if that were not True, how Would She be able to be My Ghost Writer? Sometimes, We laugh at Stuff that…
Read MoreLittle Yelpers
Duff here. My Cousin Josh was Taking a look back over the past Holiday season with His Aunt Sadie. The food, the games, the fun. His many Gifts from Chewy. The toys. The Treats. The New Elegant Dog House. They both agreed He’d really scored this year. Living unstuck. They also talked about Me, The…
Read MoreKnowing the Words
Duff here. Last week, Mom and I traveled to the Arts Alliance for Their Cork & Canvas extravaganza. Such a wonderful gathering of People. (As They don’t know what to do with Canines, I stayed in the Car. And slept. Such a lovely Nap!) In the meantime, Mom was getting Her fill of the Little…
Read MoreCommunication Problems
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. —George Bernard Shaw Duff here. As I watch the World go by, I notice how many Times People struggle to communicate. Misunderstandings can lead to romantic Tiffs. Or even Breakups. Sigh. A difference in Opinion can stop a conversation. Oh no!…
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