Friendship
Witches and Such
We all need a partner in crime in life. A special Sidekick, a “Super” Friend to be a Robin to our Batman. —Muses from a Mystic Li’ Toot here. Mom is My Robin, for I cast Spells by Myself. I melt away sadness and Despair. All It takes is a look. Or a Slurpy Lick.…
Read MoreMy Friend, River
Dogs have boundless enthusiasm but no sense of shame. I should have a dog as a life coach. —Martin Buxbaum Lil’ Toot here. A Fellow can’t have too many Friends. I met River last week, and We were instant Buddies. He is a Jack Russell terrier/Doxy mix. Twice My size, with My Same high level…
Read MoreMaking Friends a la Toot
Lil’ Toot here. Some Folks are scared to reach out and Make Friends. They think They might say the Wrong thing. Or worse yet? Not have anything to say at All. Their minds go Blank, and They fumble about, getting red in the Face. Totally embarrassed. Their Mind Talk is, “See, once again. I goofed…
Read MoreDogs Are Family
Lil’ Toot here. Yesterday, Mom was telling Me about Her family. She and Her Brother were raised in a Fun Neighborhood. There were 47 Kids on the block. This time of year? School was out. Time to Play. Since computers and Air Conditioning were not Yet invented, Outdoors was the place to Be. She had…
Read MoreMistaken Identity
Well, apparently rock bottom has a basement. —Yx-Zone Tee Shirt Lil’ Toot here. While on My meanderings with Mom this morning, We came across a Feline. This Cat was Bigger than I am. Being a Curious Pup, I trotted over to Meet and Greet with My new Friend. I assume Everyone is a Friend. Well,…
Read MoreRecovering From a Bad Dream
Lil’ Toot here. It was about 2:30 a.m. and I was having a Bad Dream. Thrashing about in my Carrier, aka My Safe Place. Just having an Awful Time. Mom woke with a Start when She heard my yips. She moved quickly out of Her bed and gathered up a Flashlight. When She opened My…
Read MoreFriendships
Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration; the rest of us just get up and go to work. —Stephen King Lil’ Toot here. Can You imagine being an Amateur at anything? I suspect when We were younger, We were all in that Place of Learning. For that very Reason, I love to be around Babies. They…
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