Duff’s Thought for the Day
Traffic Jam Antics
When you’re stuck in a traffic jam but there’s a (lovable) dog next to you. —ifunny. 🙂 Duff here. Even though I live in a Small Town, We do have traffic jams. They’re Occasional during the Winter. And as Our Part-Time Residents return, oftentimes during the Summer. When we’re in a Jam, I comfort Mom…
Read MoreCatching Squirrels
Peace is not something you wish for. It is something you make, something you are, something you do, and something you give away. —Robert Fulghum Duff here. My Uncle Edgar was part of the metaphysical Branch of the Family. He was an Expert at meditation, often chanting, and sitting with Things. He was an avid…
Read MoreDid You Say Treats?
Did you seriously just ask me if I wanted a treat? Have I ever said no? —someecards Duff here. Aunt Agnes was a Food Hound. Munchies were Her favorite. No matter where They were, no matter the Time of Day? She was at the Ready. Her Owners liked to leave treats all throughout the House.…
Read MoreAnger Management
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 MoreFalse Alarms
The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thought about it. —Eckhart Tolle Duff here. A humongous Snow Storm rolled through My Town this last weekend. The Flakes were Beautiful to watch as They fell. And I love My Winter Wonderland. I fly about and do Brodies, skidding and making My own…
Read MoreThis Year . . . 2023
Love what you see in the mirror. Make time for creativity. Never say no to adventure. Send snail mail. Buy less, choose well. Embrace simplicity. Give the present of presence. —dogtrainingobedienceschool.com Last, but not Least: Love Your four-legged fur babies. Be They Canines or Kittens, They love You. What a gift! Mom and I both…
Read MoreMisunderstandings at Christmas
A well trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty you cannot enjoy it. —Helen Thomson Duff here. Aunt Mahitabel ran the Household. She would let out a Mighty Howl to rouse Her People in the Morning. No one doubted it was Time to get…
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