Wonder of the Season

Watch with glittering eyes the whole world because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. —Roald Dahl Duff here. The Magic of Christmas has begun. Local stores have had Christmas Trees up for some time. But I think the Air is…

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One Candle Can Light Another

A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its own flame to the other. You are such a light. — Moshe David Duff here. Hannukah began last Sunday at sundown. Mom and I have many Good Friends who are Jewish.…

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Feasting

Food limit reached. Start sleep cycle. —deansomerseet.com Duff here. Thanksgiving is my favorite time of The Year. It’s not just the Tidbits and Turkey on the Big Day. No indeed. We start the Day before, and continue until the Leftovers are all gone. And depending on Mom’s appetite, that could be many Days. And then…

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The Route to Happiness

The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds, and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy. —Florence Scovel Shinn Duff here. Boomerangs are tricky. Those gadgets go out, and then Zip right Back where They started. If you are a Canine, it’s not a fun Game. Back and…

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Confusion

The existence of post nut clarity and pre nut confusion implies that there is mid nut learning. —@tony-ferraro7 Duff here. We’re starting the Slide into the Holiday season. And I’ve noticed at this time of Year, People begin to get a bit Confused. Who goes to Which Home? And when? What Dish do You bring?…

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Guilt

A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it. —Helen Thomson Duff here. I have This Maneuver down to a science. Mom and I have lunch together every Day. Well, unless She goes out on the town with Friends. Then…

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Winning

Winning is a big deodorant. —John Madden, football coach, analyst and author Duff here. The other day Mom said, “Some days chickens. Some days feathers.” And I was wondering what That was all about. I like Chickens well enough. They’re fun to Chase. They are so funny as They run Around, wings a flapping. I…

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