Courage
A Brave Pup
Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing. —Emma Donoghue Especially during thunderstorms . . . —The Duff Duff here. Mom is an expert at Temperature Control. Her Minion Friend has it right, and She follows the Script exactly. The Foot comes out when She’s too Warm. Then back in when She Cools…
Read MoreThe Grooming Kit Getaway
Duff Here. As You remember, Mom grooms Me every Morning. Now, the Grooming Kit is not an Elaborate Gadget. It holds a Slicker Brush to smooth out Tangles in My Luxurious Fur. And a can of Bag Balm to keep My Paws Soft and Smooth. And a couple of Pairs of Scissors to clip away…
Read MoreAre You Naturally Couragous?
Courage is found in unlikely places. —J.R.R. Tolkien Duff here. Although I am a Very Small Dog, I have an immense amount of Courage. I journey out to Places as yet unexplored, usually with Mom in tow. But there are times when I take off on My Own up the Hill or down the Field.…
Read MoreTaking Risks
If it’s still in your mind . . . it’s worth the risk. —Paulo Coelho Duff here. There’s something edgy about Risks. Some are easy: I’ll take a Walk this morning. While Others are more challenging: the Very first time at Doggy Day Camp. I didn’t know if I was Ready or Not. After all,…
Read MoreOvercome Challenges
You’re a fighter. Look at everything you’ve overcome. Don’t give up now. —Olivia Bascom Duff here. I don’t know about You, but I’m proud of all I’ve overcome. I began as the Runt of the Litter. A tiny little Fellow. And my goodness! Did I have Fur? Oh, yes! Just a cute ball of fluff.…
Read MoreThe Barking Mouse
Duff here. I had quite the Adventure the other Evening. Mom and I had finished up the Day. I ventured out in front of the Office Door, as She locked up. Lo and behold! I spied a magnificent German Shepherd being walked by His Master. For a moment, I admired His Gait and Regal Bearing.…
Read MoreI Detest Puddles
Duff here. Once again, We are in Monsoon Season. So many are pleased and delighted with the Rain. Sometimes It comes down gently, while at other times deluging as a Torrent. I have issues with Thunder and Lightning, for I’m convinced Something is out to Get Me. (I just know it.) I slide over in…
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