Duff’s Thought for the Day
Retrieving Assorted Treasures
We know the ideas in our heads aren’t real, but sometimes the ideas are just too good to ignore. —HubSpotBlog Duff here. Uncle Olaf was the best Retriever ever. He won Blue Ribbons at County Fairs and Best of Class at Retriever Festivities. His fame spread Far and Wide. Rather than autographing Items He found,…
Read MoreInstant Vacation
Laughter is an instant vacation. —Milton Berle Duff here. Great Uncle Maximus was a Scamp. He had a great Sense of Humor and a delightful Way about Him. He would wait until the Puppy barely fell asleep, then would Pounce about and be Ready to Play. I often wondered if It was because He was…
Read MoreHappy Cinco De Mayo!
Good times + Crazy friends = Amazing memories —Pinterest Duff here. I want to be the First to wish You a happy Cinco de Mayo! What an opportunity to celebrate. Have some fun. Get together with Friends. Whoop it up! Do You like Tacos? Tostadas? Enchiladas? Guacamole? Chips? (Doritos are My favorite!) Pinatas will abound,…
Read MoreTake Off and Fly
Don’t be so hard on yourself. The mom in E.T (the movie) had an alien living in her house for days and didn’t notice, —Nestinggram Duff here. Remember the movie E.T.? I wasn’t even a twinkle in My Daddy’s Eye when it was released, but Mom remembers it vividly. (I personally think She likes the…
Read MoreDelightful Surprises
Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us. —Boris Pasternak Duff here. I’m all for Surprises. Big ones. Little ones. And everything in between. I delight in the Speed with which They visit Me. The total happiness of Someone anticipating a Need. The feeling of Warmth as the Gesture is recognized. The Burst…
Read MorePure Happiness
To show a child what once delighted you, to find the child’s delight in your own—this is happiness. —J.B. Priestly Duff here. I had the Most Wonderful Adventure yesterday. Mom and I met Miss Callie. She is a charming 3-year-old Girl. Easter was the next Day, and She was so excited. The Easter Bunny had…
Read MoreSqueaky Toys
If chewing (on) things is wrong, I don’t want to be right. —Danny Gordon Duff here. Remember Mr. Murphy? He did love His Squeaky Toys. He would play with Them. Toss Them up into the Air. Shake Them vigorously. If His Owner would pick up a Plaything to toss across the Room? Mr. Murphy was…
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