Duff’s Thought for the Day
Simple Pleasures Wonderful Memories
Life brings simple pleasures every day. It’s up to us to make them wonderful memories. —Bill Bryson Duff here. Simple pleasures are a Delight. Mine begin when I wake, for I am grateful to see Another Sunrise. I love the part of my Morning Routine where I stretch and rub My Muzzle in a Soft…
Read MoreThe 5 By 5 Rule
If it’s not gonna matter 5 years from now, don’t spend more than 5 minutes upset by it. —Learning-Mind.com Duff here. What a curious thought! Now, I have had Major Upsets in My life. Once Mom lost Me on the Hill. She thought She’d do Me a favor and let Me off My leash. Wrong!…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreManners
Sometimes you gotta remember, everyone wasn’t raised like you. —thelovequotes.com Duff here. I am a well-mannered Dog. Well, except when Someone shows up at the Office door. Then I am all out for letting Them know how delighted I am to make Their Acquaintance. But normally, I am courteous. I walk to the left side…
Read MoreMake Me Feel Important
Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, “Make me feel important.” . . . You will succeed in life. —Mary Kay Ash Duff here. I was wondering the other day: What would the World be like if We all treated each other as The Most…
Read MoreLearn and Grow
It’s okay to find problems in things that we like. That’s how we grow. —Ali La Benz Duff here. I like My Life to be smooth sailing. No worries. No fuss. Unstuck. But I have discovered That’s not always Possible. Let’s take Grooming, for instance. (Actually, Mom calls what happens cutting My hairs.) I am…
Read MoreUncomfortable Situations
I’m not going. And you can’t make me. —The Duff Duff here. Toward the end of September, it’s time for the Parade of Cars and Fall Festival. These beautiful Vehicles travel from Show Low to Pinetop, showing off their unique Shapes and Colors from Yesteryear. Drivers sound their Horns and everyone has a Good Time.…
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