Little Thoughts From Little Toot
Negotiating Treats
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. —Yogi Berra Lil’ Toot here. Treats anyone? Cousin Angie’s Mistress was watching Her weight. She’s like My Mom. When She’s on a specific Eating Plan, Everyone Else is too. Mom is a big believer in Walks, along with reduced portions. I mean, really, Mom!…
Read MoreA Memorable Memento
Dog poop on your clothes: the ultimate conversation starter. Or, a good reason to go home and change. —Pinterest Lil’ Toot here. I had another challenge with eating The Wrong Thing from the side of the road. But that’s a story for another day. Because Mom was intimately involved, She was marked with the Proceedings,…
Read MoreFast Moving Critters
Easily distracted by bugs. —Amazon.com Lil’ Toot here. I love Bugs. Any bugs. Small bugs. I had a Potato Beetle so busy He was dizzy. Flying bugs. Butterflies are so unpredictable. Crawling bugs, and there are a lot of Them now. Bugs looking to get out of the Heat. We had a Tarantula come in…
Read MoreA New Friend
A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face. —Maya Angelou Lil’ Toot here. Every month, I meet and greet with Ashley, My Groomer. She knows everything about Me. What I like. What I don’t like. So far, the don’t like list has nothing on It. She pampers me. I even suspect She doesn’t mind…
Read MorePinned Down By a Friend
What if I’m stuck. Here. Forever. —Kathryn Stockett, The Help Lil’ Toot here. I realize I live a fairly sheltered Life. Mom keeps Me on a leash as much as She can because I’m like greased lightning if I escape. The first Time I did that at the office? I ran the parking lot in…
Read MoreThat Dang Squirrel!
I don’t have a short attention span, I just . . . oh look, a squirrel! —FunnyAttentionDeficitDisorderHumor Lil’ Toot here. I’ve tried to make Friends with lizards. With Skunks. Mom really discourages That One. Sigh. I’m learning not to be a crazy puppy with other Canines. Now, that’s a challenge. I’m great with My Clients,…
Read MoreDemand Your Rights
I’d like to speak to the manager, please! —Karen Dog: Redbubble Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Bosco was a Yorkie beyond compare. He was well-loved by His Family. But true to His Breed, He was a rascal at Heart. He established certain Habits, and stuck with Them, happily relieving Himself in appropriate-to-Him places. He demanded His…
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