Friendship
Mom’s 100-Yard Dash
Lil’ Toot here. The scene: Mom was at the Safeway shopping center. She spied a Friend driving Her gorgeous Truck, and being Friendly, began to Wave. Her Friend was busy driving (Good idea, but no Help to Mom) and kept on moving. As You know, if Nothing else, Mom is determined. She continued to wave,…
Read MoreA New Friend
A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face. —Maya Angelou Lil’ Toot here. Every month, I meet and greet with Ashley, My Groomer. She knows everything about Me. What I like. What I don’t like. So far, the don’t like list has nothing on It. She pampers me. I even suspect She doesn’t mind…
Read MoreA Sneaky Lizard
Lil’ Toot here. I was meandering along the Sidewalk, enjoying the Scents of early Morning. Do You have any idea about How many enticing aromas drift into My Nose? There’s the neighbor’s breakfast. The smell of gasoline. Grass. The perfume on The Lady who passed by on Her Way to work. All part of living…
Read MoreThe Power of Soft Connections
Your favorite barista. The cashier at the grocery store. The smiling lady at your mail drop. The woman at the copy shop who connected you with her son to help you move. The people who taught you to survive on your own after your husband died. What do these folks have in common? They are…
Read MoreTrue Friends
Lil’ Toot here. While being a legendary Sheepdog, Great Uncle Bob was also a fashion Mavin. He liked to try out the Newest Looks. Never cared about Shorter Jackets, or longer Ones either. As long as They were washable, Fabrics were no never-mind to Him. He lived unstuck. But one day, He went too far.…
Read MoreA New Playmate
Lil’ Toot here. I have a New Playmate! When I visited the Pinetop Art Gallery, I was well-behaved in My Puppy Pouch. With My acute sense of Smell, I knew a Pooch was part of Ms. Kathleen’s life. Now, I have met Larger Dogs. And some Smaller Canines. They often back off because I get…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye
You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. —E.B. White (Charlotte’s Web) Lil’ Toot here. Thanks to so many Friends and Mom, I have a Toy Box full of playthings. At home, some are the Green Ball, complete with a cord. The Squeaking Donut. Mr. Froggie and Mr. Worm. At work?…
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