World According to Duff
Road Blocks
Duff here. One day last week, Mom had a different energy about Her. We rolled out (as We always do) for My morning walk. She groomed Me. Told Me what a fabulous Pup I was, But then? She got all Gussied Up. Fancy schmancy. Frou frou and all That. And I knew what That meant:…
Read MoreThunderstorms: Take 2
Duff here. Last week, as I was slumbering deeply, a Thunderstorm snuck up on Me. As is My pattern, I slowly got Up. (Just in case the Booming Sound would detect My movements.) I slinked over to Mom. She was sound asleep. So I carefully put My Paws on the Side of the Bed. And…
Read MoreA New Eating Plan
Duff here. Over the weekend, Mom got the Great Idea to change up My eating plan. I thought I was doing just Fine. But Nooo! Mom is doing Different with what She chooses to eat. This new resolve Spilled over to Me and My Habits. She shopped. She Cooked. All day. Our Place smelled delightful,…
Read MoreA Sense of Direction
Duff here. As You know, I have a precise sense of Direction. I can remember exactly how to Return to a Destination. When I am focused on a Goal, there’s no stopping Me. If I’m on My Way to Doggy Day Camp? I am aware of the Direction of the car. I jump from the…
Read MoreFearful Thunderstorms
Duff here. The other night, A Thunderstorm rolled through My Town. It was Night Time, and I was stretched out On My Bed. But at the First Boom and Crack of Thunder and lightning? I went to Mom and let Her Know: It’s Time I slept with You. Something’s going to get Me. I just…
Read MoreMom and Mosquitos
Duff here. It’s Monsoon season. Time for heavy Rainfall, blowing winds, and Puddles galore. Mosquitoes love standing Water, especially ponds and plashes. That leads me to the Story of Mom and The Mosquitoes. When We get home from work, Mom feeds Me a Yummy meal. Then out We go for Our Evening Saunter. Living unstuck.…
Read MoreThe Mini Olympics
Duff here. Mom was stepping out on Her morning walk, rounding the Turn to the last Leg while heading Home. She was sweaty and Breathing hard, for that part is a Gradual Hill. When before Her Eyes? A group of twenty Runners, bearing down on Her. She was amazed at Their long Legged, effortless strides,…
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