The Small World of Little Toot
Getting My Own Way
Lil’ Toot here. I was reflecting on How I Get My Own Way. It began when I was a Puppy. I was Cute and cuddly, but Fiercely independent at the same Time. My Fur was so dense My Mom thought I was going blind for a time. I kept bumping into Walls until We got…
Read MoreYou Made It
Lil’ Toot here. Mom described the meaning of the Word on this Cup to Me and I was ecstatic. Can You imagine? Aunt Gertrude was honored at her Best. She had competed in Many Contests: Winning Ways, Napping, Begging, Walking, Riding in the car, Defending Her territory. But the Most Important was Struggling to the…
Read MoreA Magical Future
Li’ Toot here. Recently, Mom and I saw an enchanted Wonderland on the TV screen, complete with A Little Blonde Fairy named Tinkerbell flitting about. Just My Size. There were Rides. And happy Children. (You know I’m a sucker for Kids.) Munchies galore! My Fav mascot, Pluto, was even there, representing the World of Canines.…
Read MoreThe Dreadful Noontime Stroll
Lil’ Toot here. Mom’s commitment to Our ongoing Good Health and Longevity is astounding. She has Us on a great Eating Plan. Mine is supplemented with Treats. Hers not so much. (Guess She doesn’t like My Goodies, and that’s more for Me.) We rest occasionally. And She puts Me to bed at a reasonable hour,…
Read MoreMom the Protector
Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Archie was fondly remembered as being a Fierce Defender of the Family. He would bark and Snarl if He detected Ill Intent from anyone. He was 10 pounds of Yorkie, sopping wet. No never-mind. He was a Powerful Force to be reckoned with. But His Owners got Him a Coyote Proof…
Read MoreMaking Friends a la Toot
Lil’ Toot here. Some Folks are scared to reach out and Make Friends. They think They might say the Wrong thing. Or worse yet? Not have anything to say at All. Their minds go Blank, and They fumble about, getting red in the Face. Totally embarrassed. Their Mind Talk is, “See, once again. I goofed…
Read MoreMy Dream Job
Lil’ Toot here. Psst . . . I have a Secret I want to share with You. I have a dream of being a DJ. On a Beach. Playing the songs I love. I can picture Myself . . . listening to the Waves, wind in My Fur. Smelling the Ocean. Surrounded by My adoring…
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