The Small World of Little Toot
Time for a Walk?
Lil’ Toot here. My Aunt Rebetha is an Exercise Hound, always Ready for a walk. Excitement is Her Name, and leaving Paw Prints is her Game. She loves the Great Outdoors. Now, she’ll settle for hunting Squirrels, but specializes in Skunks. Her Tracking skills for these Stinky Little Critters is phenomenal, much to Her Owner’s…
Read MoreLazy Weekends
Lil’ Toot here. My Idol, Snoopy, is now 76 years old. That would be older than Methuselah in Dog years. He has fought off the Red Baron. Kept up with His Circle of Friends. Comforted Lucy. Enjoyed Schroeders’s piano serenades. Cheered on Charlie Brown as the Football was swiped . . . yet once again.…
Read MoreChanging 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…
Read MoreMardi 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…
Read MoreFlight 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…
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 MoreBe 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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