Little Thoughts From Little Toot
Warm Comfort
Comfort is a powerful sedative. —Samantha Garman Lil’ Toot here. A surprise Snowstorm! Actually, A Very Small Dusting of Snow. And it was Beyond Chilly. Matter of fact, it was outright Cold. The day before had been Windy beyond Belief. I had trouble keeping My Balance. My Fluffy Tail served as a rudder, pushing me…
Read MoreSqueaky Toys
Do what I do. Take out the squeaker and nobody knows when you’re goofing off. —Marty Bucella Lil’ Toot here. My Friend Murphy was a Big Time Champion and a Total Winner when it came to finding the Squeaker in His Toys. Out it came. Imagine what a Nuisance to have that Gadget making that…
Read MoreI Got Snipped!
I didn’t know I was broken, but my nice owner (took) me to get fixed. —Jonny Hawkins Lil’ Toot here. Last week, Mom packed Me up for a Surprising Adventure. We rolled out even earlier than O’Dark 30. She spirited Me to the Jeep without My Breakfast or Water. An Ominous Sign. But trusting Mom,…
Read MoreA Suspect Toy
Give children (or puppies) toys that are powered by imagination. —H. Jackson Brown Lil’ Toot here. I was so very Excited! I got Mail. A package arrived at Our mail drop, Corner to Corner, for Me. It began as a Mystery Box. Addressed to LT Courtney, Wanda was flummoxed. The name didn’t fit with any…
Read MoreSomething Tickled Me
Tickles are what power my giggle machine. —Anthony T. Hincks Lil’ Toot here. Recently, Mom and I were out walking in some Nasty Weather. She bundled Me up in My Gorgeous Blue jacket. Out we went. All was all very well and good until there was a scattered Shower. Something tingled on Me. First, I…
Read MoreValentine, Be Mine
Dogs teach us many important things, the most important being unconditional love. —Leila Grandemange Dear Gentle Reader, Lil’ Toot here. I’ve been told Some people don’t have a Valentine for that Special day. Consider that issue remedied: I’ll be Your Valentine. Will You Be Mine? Happy Valentine’s Day to You! Tail wags and Puppy licks…
Read MoreBlast of Snow
I could probably head back inside, but why would I? —Pinterest Lil’ Toot here. I am a Curious Little Man and revel in Adventuring. This morning, I smelled a pungent odor coming from the culvert. Mom had to pull Me away from My friend, Ms. Skunk. But . . . Mom! Living unstuck. Last week,…
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