Joy
Easter Egg Hunts
Easter Egg Hunts: proof your child can find things when they really want to. —Betsy Farrrell Duff here. Easter is a special time. A Holy Time of the Year. And I revere All it means. Mom has told Me Chocolate bunnies and eggs have filled the stores. She even saw a Little Mermaid Easter basket.…
Read MoreLessons From Santa
Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus. —Francis Pharcellus Church, The Sun Such a year! We’re going to countless festivities! The little ones are so excited… it’s hard for them to sleep. No sugarplums quite yet, Don’t forget: Aunt Martha is allergic to peanuts. The list seems unending. But Christmas is here, filled with magic…
Read MoreThe 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.…
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