World According to Duff
A Pat on the Head
Duff here. I had the Opportunity to be petted the other day. A Group of Children live close by My Home. They are 7 and younger, and ride Bikes a lot. Sometimes, They walk Their Dog, Duke. What do They do? Have Fun: playing, calling to each other, laughing. Just being Kids. Their Parents are…
Read MoreThe Absent Goodbye
Duff here. Over last Weekend, Mom was clearing out Her Storage unit. This seems to be an unending task to both of Us. To top it all off, There is No Room on the passenger seat for Me by the time She’s done for the day. So I get totally bored when This happens. I…
Read MoreForecast Dependent
Duff here. Mom checks the weather Forecast every morning. Like clockwork, She dials it up on Her Gizmo Phone and checks the wind. The temperature. Then flips over to the Short Summary. The other day there was no wind and the temp was mild. But the forecast? 50% chance of rain or snow. Heavens! I…
Read MoreDo You Have a Stubborn Belief?
Duff here. Mom and I have a Difference of Opinion at times when it Comes to Stopping during a Walk. I am lower to the ground than She is, equipped with a Magnificent Nose well able to pick up Scents far away. Or even close up. As We meander on Our Morning walks, I dawdle…
Read MoreMom’s Magical Handbag
Duff here. Mom has a Magical Handbag. Not to say This came out of Nowhere. It was trial and error for a time. She tried smaller Bags, but found She needed an additional Purse for the other “necessary Things.” (She would leave the larger Bag in the car when going for Lunch, then realize Her…
Read MoreThe Vacay Recoup
Duff here. Last week, I spent three Glorious Days at Doggy Day Camp. I played. I romped about. I sniffed out the Neighborhood. I barked whenever I felt like it. Unusual to do at home, for I am generally Well Mannered. I met up with My Very tall Friend, one of the few Large Dogs…
Read MoreTax Time Again
Duff here. Just like a Steam Locomotive, Tax Time is roaring down the Track. I’ve noticed Folks are frantically digging through Papers. Looking online to find Important Information. Even tearing Their Hair out as the Deadline looms closer. Anxiety is at an All time high. Have the rules changed? What can I write off? (Not…
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