World According to Duff
The Grooming Kit Getaway
Duff Here. As You remember, Mom grooms Me every Morning. Now, the Grooming Kit is not an Elaborate Gadget. It holds a Slicker Brush to smooth out Tangles in My Luxurious Fur. And a can of Bag Balm to keep My Paws Soft and Smooth. And a couple of Pairs of Scissors to clip away…
Read MoreThe Apology
Duff here. Every now and again, Mom gets clumsy. She trips, and not-so-gracefully. Recovers, quickly checking around to see if Anyone saw Her. Pretty fast on her Feet, I say. She can also take out an entire end Display at a Super Market. The Last Time, She stood and held It in place while Others…
Read MoreBeing Assertive
Duff here. My Uncle Walter was polite in what He asked for. If He wanted a Blanket? He would Pull one from His Doggy Bed and take it to Where He wanted to Be. If He wanted second Helpings of a Treat? He would sit and stare at His Master, making sure His Owner knew…
Read MoreNational No Stress Day
Duff here. Right now, So many People are Talking about being Stressed out. If It isn’t the price of gas, it’s the rising costs of Kid’s clothes. (Luckily Mom doesn’t have to purchase Clothing for Me. I’m Dapper as I am.) Or the Cost of Groceries, a Topic near and dear to My heart. (My…
Read MoreHappy Memorial Day!
From The Duff and His Mom, Joan A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something/bigger than oneself. —Joseph Campbell
Read MoreA Dog Beyond Compare
Duff Here. Oh, My Great-Uncle Marvin! I tell you, He was an Amazing Dog. He was Mild-mannered, and responded well to Commands. He would get the Morning paper, and take responsibility for watching Over the Grandchildren. If They got too close to Anything He considered to be Dangerous? He was at the Ready, gently shepherding…
Read MoreYou Came Back!
Duff here. Mom and I stopped at the Gas Station, and She went inside to make a pre-Payment. The Clerk behind the counter was Laughing very hard. So Mom asked Her what was so Funny. The Clerk pointed to Me, and said, “Look at Your Dog.” There I was, locked in the Jeep, barking ferociously.…
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