Love
Safe and Loved
Words may be false and filled of art; sighs are the natural language of the heart. —Thomas Shadwell Lil’ Toot here. When Mom and I first met, I was tiny. Not much bigger now, but still . . . Then, I was busy growing. Mom felt My Tummy to experience what Full was for Me.…
Read MoreBe Your Wonderfulness
Lil’ Toot here. As I watch the world go by, I see So Many Folks who are unhappy with Themselves. Their self-talk goes: “I’ll never be Enough.” Or “I’ll be happy when (fill in the Blank). “If only I could lose those last five pounds.” Yikes! I weigh that much, and You’d be losing Me.…
Read MoreLoving the Baby
Don’t let anyone dim your light. You were born to shine. —BrooklynChaseDesign Lil’ Toot here. I love Babies. All ages, all sizes – They are precious to Me. The first Baby I ever saw? I was astonished. She was in an open Carrier, placed on the Ground where I could see Her. (My Carriers are…
Read MoreHappy Heart Time!
Lil’ Toot here. Valentine’s Day is on the way, with emphasis on Chocolates and flowers. Mushy songs of Love and Romance are broadcast everywhere. Folks walk into stores and What do they see? Red hearts. Squeezable teddy bears. Cards and treats. Sparkling balloons. All in red and white. I think St. Valentine went overboard when…
Read MorePet Rules for Humans
There’s an unspoken rule that when your pet is sleeping on you, you don’t move. —cheezburger.com Lil’ Toot here. I have trained Mom well. She understands The Stare, which has multiple uses. If it’s midday and Mom has been computer-clicking away non-stop, The Stare means: “Time to go for a Walk. We both need It,…
Read MoreOpen Hearts at Christmas
Lil’ Toot here. Mom and I were chatting about Love and Open Hearts at Christmas. Some folks are all about the Gifts. Other people celebrate the birth of Christ. While still Others count on Family, with Customs coming close behind. Old Traditions are observed, and New Ones created. Recently, Mom tried to recreate a Famous…
Read MorePuppy Kisses
Lil’ Toot here. Aunt Jessy was a Lover of all Things. She would care for small Animals of any kind. Little Humans were her favorite. She would help Them up if They took a tumble. Playing with Them was Her idea of Fun. Living unstuck. So She was really Ticked Off when Her Master wiped…
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