Courage
Taking 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…
Read MoreBeing 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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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…
Read MoreMy Nemesis: The Smoke Alarm
Duff here. A while ago, Mom and I were having a peaceful morning. The Sun was shining. Birds were singing. A gentle Breeze was wafting in the trees. When suddenly: the Smoke Alarm erupted with that Abysmal Sound. You know: the Dratted Chirp, Chirp. And those high Pitched Tones? Hurt My delicate ears. Not unstuck…
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