Little Thoughts From Little Toot

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud. —Henry Rollins I hear chips and salsa! Lil’ Toot here. Last week was National Noise Day. How do I know? I heard it on the Radio. They played sounds to a listener in a Competition to honor the day. And I knew Them all! First was the…

They say to use a password of 4 random words, so mine is: purple-giraffe-running-on-a-cloud123! —Randall Munroe Lil’ Toot here. Mom was at the Computer. (Have I mentioned how much Time that machine takes away from Me? Even a moment is far too much.) She was fussing over a password that wouldn’t let Her into an…

9 out of 10 dogs prefer it. You must be the 10th. — Ken Benner Lil’ Toot here. I am training Mom on My Tastes for Food. Outside, My Cuisine is extensive. Dead bird wings. Chicken bones that are a few days old or well-aged. Inside? Anything Mom is eating. Well almost . . .…

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…

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…

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.…