Happiness
A Happy Face
Duff here. Cousin Leo was a Kindly Sort. Beautiful big Brown Eyes. His fur was Silky and Smooth, and He had a friendly Disposition. His favorite Game of all Time? Playing fetch. When My Mom visited Him (along with His Family,) She tossed a Toy His direction. Fast as fast could be, He gathered It…
Read MoreHappiness Is an Action Word
Negative thoughts got you down? Does an unkind word ruin your day? Your life need a boost? If your answers are yes, you’re in good company. Less than 14% of Americans say they’re deeply happy, and 38% claim feeling depressed. Did you also know you have a “happiness set-point”? No matter how much you binge-watch…
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 MoreTraffic Jam Antics
When you’re stuck in a traffic jam but there’s a (lovable) dog next to you. —ifunny. 🙂 Duff here. Even though I live in a Small Town, We do have traffic jams. They’re Occasional during the Winter. And as Our Part-Time Residents return, oftentimes during the Summer. When we’re in a Jam, I comfort Mom…
Read MoreA Happy Pup
Duff here. Have You ever had Someone come into Your Life and You felt completely Understood? I did! They asked Good Questions, and I felt seen. And Heard. This Lady also taught Mom how to talk to Me. What a relief! Now, if She’s going into the Grocery Store? She turns to Me, saying She’ll…
Read MoreSunshine is Yours!
It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine. —By Winnie the Pooh Duff here. Winnie the Pooh is one of My Favorites. I enjoy His Adventures (We share that Activity in Common) and particularly His sense of Kindness. He often bailed Piglet out of Tight Spots, and helped to cheer Eeyore, the Disconsolate Donkey. In…
Read MoreHappiness in a Traffic Jam?
When you’re stuck in a traffic jam but there’s a (loveable) dog next to you. —ifunny. 🙂 Duff here. Even though I live in a Small Town, We do have traffic jams. They’re Occasional during the Winter. And as Our Part-Time Residents return, oftentimes during the Summer. When we’re in a Jam, I comfort Mom…
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