My Nemesis: The Smoke Alarm

Duff here. A while ago, Mom and I were having a peaceful morning. The Sun was shining. Birds were singing. A gentle Breeze was wafting in the trees. When suddenly: the Smoke Alarm erupted with that Abysmal Sound. You know: the Dratted Chirp, Chirp. And those high Pitched Tones? Hurt My delicate ears. Not unstuck…

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Mom’s Lesson

Duff here. It has been Snowing (a Lot) lately. I like to Romp and Play in That White Stuff. Do figure eights and skid down a Hill. And I’m sure it looks Nice if You are up Higher than 8′ off the Ground. The Drawback for Me? I get Snowballs around my Paws and on…

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Coffee With Cream

Duff here. I was reminiscing about my Puppy Days last week. I really Enjoy coffee with Cream in It. How did that come About? So glad You asked. My Doggy Daddy had this beverage every morning. It was the Signal To Start the Day for Him. He would carefully measure out the Coffee Crystals. Next,…

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The Pebble in Your Shoe

Often it is not the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the pebble in your shoe. —Muhammed Ali Duff here. As I considered this concept, its implications were astounding. I was remembering Past Relationships with Other Puppies and Special Friends. Often, time spent with Them was peaceful. We had fun. We Ran and Played…

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The Truth in Someone Else’s Story

Every time a well-versed photographer picks up a camera and heads outdoors, a sense of adventure and wonder awaits. So much to notice, so many perspectives to capture. To acquire this skill, though, there is a sharp learning curve. For the amateur, some shots can be quite dull, as taking a picture of an event…

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Stop the Chatter

You attract the things you think about the most. If you envision having a successful and fulfilling day, you will probably have one. If you wake up each morning dreading the day ahead, the universe will give you lots of irritations to add to your to do list. While I understand this to my bones,…

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Fall is Here

Autumn is just beginning to make itself felt, with light fingers of cooler weather in the mornings. As I step out for my morning jaunt, I pull on my hoodie for some warmth. Halfway through the sashay, off it comes for my body is moving right along by then. The afternoons are still warm, punctuated…

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