Changing Perspectives

Lil’ Toot here. Not that long ago, the Weather was windy. And cold. Mom and I were out on Our morning walkabout. Mom was stomping along, muttering to Herself about how cold it was. How hard It was to get warmed up. She had on every piece of Winter Clothing She could find, all the…

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Mardi Gras Celebrations!

Lil’ Toot here. Mardi Gras began on the 17th, but the Good Times are still rolling! New Orleans, Louisiana was The Place to Be for the Big Celebration. The parades, with Their brightly colored Floats? Those Sparkly Masks? Crazy dancing? And Gifts of Tossed Necklaces in green, Purple and Gold? The cultural Diversity in the…

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Flight to Freedom

Lil’ Toot here. Aunt Hildegarde often said Self Worth is like a Gem. And when You turn a diamond in Your Hand, the Sparkles from the Many Cuts within bounce a beautiful Spectrum. (Personally, I love to chase the Reflections of the Sparkles on the Wall. Why, I can entertain Myself all Day long.) That’s…

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Happy 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…

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Be Your Own Super Hero

Lil’ Toot here. Cold, Cold weather is the hallmark so far this Year. Now, I understand homes are designed to Breathe. All very well and Good, but there are the Inside Drafts to consider. Mom is Thoughtful. She puts a Heavy White Towel over Me (as I rest for the next adventure) to keep Me…

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Decisions

Lil’ Toot here. I was thinking about Decisions the Other Day. Big Ones and little ones. The kind that are Life changing. And others that are of the everyday Variety. I have watched People become Stressed Beyond belief when making these Choices. You might call it Paralysis Analysis. This color or that? Buy it? Or…

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My Comfy Haven

Lil’ Toot here. My part of the World has been very cold this year. Some pups don’t like Jackets and buck like a Pony when they are put on. I have heard of some of My canine Predecessors who simply stood still when The Jacket went on. This is Me. I stand still and love…

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