Duff’s Thought for the Day
The O’Dark Thirty Call
One has not lived until one has carried a sixty-pound dog down a sweeping flight of stairs at half past V in the morning. —Connie Wills, To Say Nothing Of The Dog Duff here. A Friend of Ours would tenderly care for His Aging Pooch when there was a Need to go Outdoors at Night…
Read MoreA Gourmet Diner
I was a really picky eater as a child. I was obsessed by Popeye. My mum and my aunts would put my food in a can to represent spinach and we’d hum the Popeye tune and then I’d happily eat it. —Paul O’Grady Duff here. After visiting the Veterinarian, a Change of Diet was recommended.…
Read MoreWeathering the Storm
I’m gonna hunker down like a jack rabbit in a dust storm. —Lyndon. B. Johnson Duff here. Late last month, the breeze was Soft and Mellow. Just right for adventuring. And exploring. And sniffing out all Sorts of Things. The meadow next to My home was beckoning and I couldn’t Resist. I spent a lot…
Read MoreAutumn Season
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. Fall, My absolute Most favorite time of year, is here! My Friend, Pooh Bear, speaks of Hot Chocolate (Mom says that a no-no for…
Read MoreA Brave Pup
Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing. —Emma Donoghue Especially during thunderstorms . . . —The Duff Duff here. Mom is an expert at Temperature Control. Her Minion Friend has it right, and She follows the Script exactly. The Foot comes out when She’s too Warm. Then back in when She Cools…
Read MoreExacting Schedules
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. —Stephen Covey Duff here. Uncle Basil was a Time Management Expert. He knew exactly how He wanted to spend His Day. His To-Do List was phenomenal, with many Important Tasks to improve His life. Some Included His Owner, while Others…
Read MorePut Downs and Other Derogatory Names
Why was the color green notoriously single? It was so jaded. —Parade magazine Duff here. Uncle Elias was Angry. Hurt. Upset. Ticked off. His Master had the Nerve to refer to Him as “the dog.” I mean, really? . . . He’s a Royal Member of the Family. Devoted. Loyal. Trustworthy. Brave. Kind. Compassionate. To…
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