Duff’s Thought for the Day
Being Tickled
I like making myself laugh. It’s like being tickled. —Linda Ashley Duff here. The other day, a Friend of Mine was talking about making Herself laugh. She gets amused at the most Interesting Things: a Squirrel being chased up a tree, a Favored Dog wanting to Play, a funny Joke. More than Anything else, She…
Read MoreTangled Ties
Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. —Author Unknown Duff here. Mom got industrious the other Day and decided to sew Up some Masks. After all, so Many others were creating these Face Coverings. Why not? Some used Bandanas. Others had Fancy Doo Dads on Theirs. Still…
Read MoreTeamwork
Me *getting off the couch* I’ll be right back. My dog: I would really feel more comfortable if we were together. —Viralok.com Duff here. In this time of uncertainty, Mom and I decided to interject a Note of Silliness. That’s right. Giggles. Laughter. After all, it’s Friday. Our typical Friday evening Routine has changed for…
Read MoreBelieve in Tomorrow
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. —Audrey Hepburn Duff here. Tomorrow is such an elusive Thing. This time of Year, I watch Gardeners planting seeds and small Plants inside. These Wise People know better than to plant outside too soon, for My Town often gets a cold snap Right at the End…
Read MoreThe Hope of Spring
Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. —Sarah Ban Breathnacht Duff here. Spring is on the Way! I am so very excited. New scents. New sounds. Warmer temperatures. And You and I both know:…
Read MoreA Happy Person
A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. —Hugh Downs Duff here. There are times it’s a Challenge to be a Very Small Dog. I take eight steps or more with Each Step of Mom’s. Of course, that counts for…
Read MoreResilience Over the Years
Love many. Trust few. Learn to paddle your own canoe. —Vanilla Beane, 100-year-old milliner Duff here. Recently, Mom and I watched an interview with The Hat Lady, 100-year-old Vanilla Beane. What a woman! Think of all She has seen in Her Life: From horse and Buggy to the Space Shuttle, and everything in between. Born…
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