Little Thoughts From Little Toot
Happy Easter
In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade. —Bing Crosby, Easter Parade (movie) Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Sally, twice removed on My Mother’s side, loves to dress up for any occasion. Halloween. Christmas. The Fourth of July. She even wore a Turkey hat, complete…
Read MoreWhere’s the Treats?
If you think a dog can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two. —Phil Pastoret Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Rufus was a Champ at following a Scent. He had some Bloodhound in Him (not sure where, except in His Magnificent Nose), and He used it well. If…
Read MoreI’m Awake
You know you’re no longer in charge when your dog decides what time you wake up. —mooch@#moochinopooch Lil’ Toot here. Some people have alarm clocks. Others have a light that gently wakes them. Then, there’s my Charming Cousin, Susie Q. She’s on the Hunting side of the family tree and loves to get up early.…
Read MoreBeing Snookered
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. —Mark Twain Lil’ Toot here. My Uncle Wilbur lives in Snow Country up North, which He tells Me is non-stop this year. There was a Day when His Owner shoveled over 3 feet of snow out of the Way to let…
Read MoreI’m a Big Boy Now!
Moving from cot (upstairs crib) to bed (man cave.) A good thing. —Instagram | interpreted by Lil’ Toot Lil’ Toot here. I’m about a year and a half old now. Woot woot! As You recall, I was a little over 3 pounds when I first came home with Mom. She was quite concerned about My…
Read MoreInspired Creativity
Never follow anyone else’s path, unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost. —Ellen De Generes Lil’ Toot here. As You know, Squirrels are the Nemesis of My Family Tree. Other generations have devoted their Entire Lifetimes to the Pursuit of these Critters, and I am not far behind. With so many of the Bushy-Tailed…
Read MoreAttitude . . . and Then Some
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest she wear a tail. —Fran Lebowitz Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Egbert was a Spoiled pup. He came from the Terrier Side of the Family Tree, and was notorious for getting His Own Way. He would wake at 3:00 am, hungry…
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