Duff’s Thought for the Day
First Day of Autumn
It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves! —Winnie The Pooh, Pooh’s Grand Adventure Duff here. Tuesday was the First day of Fall, My absolute Most favorite time of year! My Friend, Pooh Bear, speaks of Hot Chocolate (Mom says…
Read MoreRosh Hashanah
“Shana Tova!” Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah —A traditional greeting for the New Year Duff here. Today is the day for Great Celebration (and subtle Trepidation) in the Jewish calendar. And I want to share a little of what Mom and I found out about the High Holy Days with You. Unlike modern New Year’s…
Read MorePeople’s Hearts
When you start looking at people’s hearts instead of their face, life becomes clear. —extramadness.com Duff here. Loyal Reader, I have a problem that I think You can help Me figure out. People are walking around wearing Muzzles. Some of these are gaily Colored, while Others are light Blue or Black. Some have a Gaiter…
Read MoreRoll Out the Red Carpet
Money can buy a lot of things but it won’t wiggle its butt every time you come in the door. —sescon.com Duff here. I love to Greet People at the Door. Now, this hello is preceded by melodic barking, for I have to let Mom know someone is there. But once the Door is open?…
Read MoreConnection
I wish there was a drive thru to pet puppies whenever you felt like it. —I’dratherbeweithmydog.com Duff here. I have the best of all Worlds. I get to go with Mom to work. (Yay Me!) I meet all Sorts of Interesting people every Day. And Connection is important. Talking is good. Some folks have deep…
Read MoreLife’s Calculations
It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations if you live near him. —JRR Tolkien Duff here. I was thinking about Dragons and such the other Day. Now, I haven’t ever seen one of these Creatures yet, but that doesn’t mean They aren’t Real. Mom showed Me pictures of some the…
Read MoreGetting in the Last Word
Etc: end of thinking capacity —The Curious Brain Duff here. Before a Client arrives, Mom and I sit in the Waiting Room. I am usually on Mom’s Lap, so She can control My wild greetings when the Newcomer arrives. When I create a Fuss like that, I let Mom know there’s Someone at the door.…
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