Duff’s Thought for the Day
Doggy Obedience Training
Any minute now . . . I’ve just got to wait for them to look away. —Imgflip Duff here. Second cousin Sigfried was a quick-Thinking Fellow. He would be the First to notice a Rabbit on a walk. And immediately want to commence in Hot Pursuit. If His Master threw a ball, He was the…
Read MoreBad Date Rescue
I’m no longer dating. If you’re interested in me I need a 500 word essay on how you would not waste my time. —Not.JaySwift Duff here. Aunt Pepper’s Mistress had a Tough Time dating the right Guy. She was a fun-Loving Lady, full of energy. She had a marvelous Sense of Humor, and was up…
Read MoreUnfair 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.…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
“It is impossible,” said Pride. “It is risky,” said Experience. “It is pointless,” said Reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the Heart.” —William Arthur Ward Duff here. The other day, I was thinking about Mr. Murphy, My Birth Father. Did You know He was only six months old when He fathered Me? He was one…
Read MoreGrass Is a Luxury
Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars (or the trees). —Regina Brett Duff here. After lunch yesterday, Mom and I went to the Grass Park next door. It’s all very well and Good to stay…
Read MoreDid I Take That Pill or Not?
Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. —Dave Barry Duff here. Aunt Abigail was a Canine of specific Habits. She would get up at the Same Time. Exercise in the same Way. Play with the Same Companions in the Afternoon. Enjoy a Nap at a set Time.…
Read MoreThe Wrong Stuff
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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