Happiness
Pure 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…
Read MoreWith the Eyes of a Child
Okay, I’m miffed. And puzzled. And downright confused. It’s December. And there’s not a flake of snow around. I hear Christmas carols singing about walking in a winter wonderland, Frosty the snowman, and dashing through the snow. But it’s a challenge to remember snow and icicles when it’s in the 50’s and 60’s. I’m not…
Read MoreThe Route to Happiness
The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds, and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy. —Florence Scovel Shinn Duff here. Boomerangs are tricky. Those gadgets go out, and then Zip right Back where They started. If you are a Canine, it’s not a fun Game. Back and…
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