World According to Duff
A 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 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,…
Read MoreInvisible Friends
Duff here. I have many Friends. Some are out patrolling Their yards, barking away. I pass by with nary a Look. No need to stir up the Waters. (I do the same guard-and-protect around My Place, so I understand Their Motives.) Other Pals are on the street. We do a lot of tail wagging and…
Read MoreThe Right Way
Duff here. Mom and I were out on Our early Morning Jaunt. We were roaming through a Meadow, filled with cactus and junipers. Some poplar and Oak trees too. Being eight inches off the ground, My perspective is different from Mom’s. Sometimes I catch a Flash of a Squirrel. Another time? A chipmunk was sitting…
Read MoreAnesthesia and Me
Duff here. A bit ago, I had My Teeth cleaned. What lead up to This: A Friend of Mine leaned down to Talk to Me, and She found I had Dragon breath. Ewww. We found Someone who would work on Me. (I am such a delicate flower.) And hooked Up with a marvelous Veterinarian. We…
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