Duff’s Thought for the Day
Christmas Magic
Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it — You feel it You know it. You believe it. —Pinterest Duff here. I’m still floating in the afterglow of Christmas. Santa was very good to Me and I was hoping He would show up again soon. But Mom says He only Comes Once a Year. What’s…
Read MoreThen Sing Some More
The only thing better than singing is more singing. Ella Fitzgerald Duff here. Ms. Fitzgerald was the Grande Dame of Jazz, so She should know what She was Talkin’ about. My, She had such a pure Voice. The best Scat Singer going. Right now, Mom is listening to Her sing Have Yourself a Merry Little…
Read MoreToo Many People Grow Up
That’s the real trouble with the world; too many people grow up. —Walt Disney Duff here. I think Mr. Disney had it exactly Right. Mom calls Me her Puppy, and quite often people think She has found another Whippersnapper of a Companion. (As if That would happen . . .) But even though I am…
Read MoreThe Past: A Place of Reference or Place of Residence?
The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence. —Unknown Duff here. My past has been full of Eventful Deeds. I began as a Puppy, with all that entailed. So much to learn! How to Sit. Standing very Still for Mom to get my Harness hooked Up. How to Heel. When to…
Read MoreYou Are Such a Light
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. Mom and I have many Good Friends who are Jewish. Their Celebration of Lights begins on…
Read MoreIf You Are Really Thankful
If you are really thankful, what do you do? Share. —W. Clement Stone Duff here. I have so much to be Thankful for: a Warm bed at night, Kibble and Bits in My doggy bowl, Frequent Walks with Mom, Playing with other Canines My size, meeting New Friends. When I live in that Place in…
Read MoreAlways Believe in Yourself
A bird sitting on a tree is not afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on its own wings. Always believe in yourself. —Anonymous Duff again. I believe in Myself wholeheartedly. I feel good about Who I am, Through and Through. This Feeling resonates with Small Children, especially…
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