Joy
The Day After Christmas
Duff here. Christmas Day has come and gone. Some are sad to see it Leave. The big Excitement of this Time has passed. Others are delighted It moved through, like a Strong Storm leaving a trail of Happiness in its wake. (Myself, I prefer Thanksgiving, with all the Goodies and Treats. But that’s Me.) Living…
Read MoreUnder the Mistletoe
Hope this holiday season sends you over the rainbow and under the mistletoe. —Rose Wallace Duff here. We Canines are affectionate to a Fault. Whenever Someone looks happily Our Way and gives Us a pat on the Head, We are over the Moon. Our biggest Joy is to please You. Well, unless Our Doggy Instincts…
Read MoreA Walk in the Sunshine
Duff here. Sometimes, Mom gets wound up Working on the Computer. She stands in front of It (or sits, as the case may Be), and hunts-and-pecks away. She’s a four Finger typist, so Speed is not Her forte. And She loses track of time! Hours can go By, and She’s still plunking away. Beautiful Spring…
Read MoreLuck of the Irish
You’ve got to think lucky. If you fall into a mud hole, check your back pocket—you might have caught a fish. —Irish proverb Duff here. Happy St. Patty’s Day to You! I have heard: Even if You’re not of this Heritage, You too can be Irish on that Special day. I Myself will Be wearing…
Read MoreMom Thinks I’m Getting Old
Duff again. The other day, I was Revving Up to jump into the Car. After measuring the Distance in My Precise manner, I took a Running Leap. And missed the Edge of the Driver’s side Entrance. As I tumbled to the Ground, I could see Mom already moving rapidly toward Me, concerned I hurt Myself.…
Read MoreToo Many People Grow Up
That’s the real trouble with the world; too many people grow up. —Walt Disney Duff here. I think Mr. Disney had it exactly Right. Mom calls Me her Puppy, and quite often people think She has found another Whippersnapper of a Companion. (As if That would happen . . .) But even though I am…
Read MoreThe Season Has Begun
Duff here. Mom stepped out of the car at the Post office. And stopped Short. There was Santa’s Workshop. And all those twinkly colored Lights! Christmas is here. The Season has begun. I hopped out of our Car (just to Please Her), and She hooked Me up to My Leash. Off We went to enjoy…
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