World According to Duff
The Tornado Warning
Duff here. The other Day, My Town had a Tornado warning. I live in the high Desert of Arizona, so this was quite Unusual. My clue as to what was Happening? While at work, Mom’s cell phone gave off a Loud Screeching Noise. Once, twice, three times. I moved closer to Mom, for She’s My…
Read MoreA Different Good Night Protocol
Duff here. About two weeks ago, I decided to Change My sleeping Quarters. Since forever, I have slept in My Carrier. A fine abode, and Wonderful place to Snooze at Times. But I decided to Bed Down in My comfy place in the Living room. Mom is flexible, so off I went. Living unstuck. However,…
Read MoreAdventures With Sprinklers
Duff here. The scenario: We got to work. Mom was busily pulling Things out of The Car, letting Me do My Thing. I went to One End of the parking lot to reinforce My Territorial Markings. One can never be too sure, You know. Mom then noticed Me briskly trotting to Our neighbor’s Place. Such…
Read MoreMy Uncle Archie
Duff here. Mom and I came across an old family Album, and were reminiscing about Uncle Archie. That Fellow was a Character. Handsome, Debonair. An Expert at catching a Ball in His Mouth. Good at guarding Property. And people too. The little Ones were always safe with Him. And oh My, did He love the…
Read MoreDancing With Mom
Duff here. Mom and I have a lot of Fun and Frivolity. Every day, there’s Something new. The other morning, We were doing Our Regular Routine before Work. Our walks. Then Mom grooms Me. Then Herself. (I think She’s fine as She is, but She likes some Sparkle and Shine.) And the rest of the…
Read MoreHappy Together
Duff here. Every year, Mom updates Her Education to be in good Standing with Her Hypnotherapy Associations. She loves to learn new Things, often trying Them out on Me, the Willing Subject. I even pick up the change in Words when Mom brings a Client out of the Deep Relaxation. I rise, and shake Myself…
Read MoreHappy Labor Day!
Duff here. Labor Day has arrived! The last Weekend of summer and the Start of the School Year. For some Folks, it’s shopping and barbeque. But The first Labor Day was created by calling a Strike. Can You Imagine? The problem of Long Working Hours, 60-70 hours a week, and No time Off in the…
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