My Friend, River

Dogs have boundless enthusiasm but no sense of shame. I should have a dog as a life coach. —Martin Buxbaum Lil’ Toot here. A Fellow can’t have too many Friends. I met River last week, and We were instant Buddies. He is a Jack Russell terrier/Doxy mix. Twice My size, with My Same high level…

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Mom and Mosquitos

If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. —The Dalai Lama Duff here. It’s Monsoon season. Time for heavy Rainfall, blowing winds, and Puddles galore. Mosquitoes love standing Water, especially ponds and plashes. That leads me to the Story of Lil’ Toot here. It’s Monsoon season. Time for…

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Happy Birthday to Me!

You’re not spoiled; you’re just appropriately celebrated. Enjoy your burger! —scoffpaper.com Dear Reader, Lil’ Toot here. Today is My Second Birthday! At 5-6 pounds, I’m fully Grown. Adorable and proud of It. Mom says I’m cute (and spoiled . . .). I think many of My Clients would agree. Tail Wags. I’m living unstuck. Would…

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Being You

Someone once told me not to bite off more than I could chew. I said I’d rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity. —IHearts 143 Quotes Team Lil’ Toot here. Anything to do with Noshing? I’m all in! And this thought gives Me a lot of Food for thought. As a Canine, I can…

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Fireworks?

Pretty sure I was a sparkler in another life. —everydaypower Lil’ Toot here. I love Fireworks. And last Weekend was an Extravaganza of Explosions. The flash catches My Eye, and I’m Gazing for hours. Watching for Upward Moves. Hearing the Popping Sounds. The ohhs and Ahhs from the audience. Maybe some Music and laughter. Well,…

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Too Many Toys?

Don’t you think you have enough toys for your dog? First of all, no one asked you. —Jen Crowe Lil’ Toot here. I have a bunch of Toys. The basket at the Office is full to Overflowing, with more behind the Recliner. Under the Stool. Hidden on the Wrong Side of the Door. Tucked under…

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Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself

Don’t be so hard on yourself. The mom in E.T. (the movie) had an alien in her house for days and didn’t notice. —Nestingwithgran.com Lil’ Toot here. I’m a People Watcher. Since I’m a Dog, I seem Invisible. I tuck Myself away in a Corner and Observe what’s going on. I check People out as…

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