Happiness
With 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…
Read MoreHappiness and Experience
Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness & bad days give you experience. —fearlessmotivation.com Duff here. I am into adventuring down the Hill once again. There is so much to explore! New scents. Different weeds and shrubs. The sun dappling through the Branches. And best of all? Mom is stuck…
Read MoreThings Will Get Better
One day, things will get better. Until then, here’s a funny picture of me. —MacDuff Courtney, Himself Duff here. I was getting somewhat Grumpy the other Day. Just out of sorts, if You know what I mean. When Mom came to give Me my evening Massage, I harumphed and walked away. When We went to…
Read MoreHappy Heart
Duff here. Mom and I have found This Saying to be true. I naturally have a Happy Heart, for I am a Canine. It’s in the genes. And as the Canine Executive Officer, This Trait is doubly enhanced. My peaceful Mind shows in My ability to Nap whenever I choose. (And yes, I sleep soundly.)…
Read MoreThe Hope of Spring
Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. —Sarah Ban Breathnacht Duff here. Spring is on the Way! I am so very excited. New scents. New sounds. Warmer temperatures. And You and I both know:…
Read MoreA Happy Person
A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. —Hugh Downs Duff here. There are times it’s a Challenge to be a Very Small Dog. I take eight steps or more with Each Step of Mom’s. Of course, that counts for…
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