World According to Duff
The Car Wash
Duff here. Since I am a Very Small Dog, Some think it would be easy to find Things to be Afraid of. But I am selective in What I Fear. One is the vacuum Cleaner. I give it Space, for It is Noisy and Moves Unpredictably. But I had relatives who would Run behind this…
Read MoreHurry Up!
Duff here. For the last week or so, a very cold North Wind has been with Us. It blasts through any nook or Crevice, icy Fingers reminding Us what Winter is all About. Since I am a Canine, I need to go outside to relieve Myself. That first Jaunt of the morning is Bracing indeed.…
Read MoreChristmas Giving
Duff here. I was carefully watching Mom as She selected Gifts for Christmas giving. Since We’re in a Stay-At-Home time, these Small Items will be mailed. Lightweight, because postage can detract from Kibble and Bits in the Doggy Bowl, You know. But They need to be Clever and Creative at the same time. Sheesh! You…
Read MoreStirring the Pot
Duff here. I was looking over the Courtney photo album, and came across a picture of Aunt Genevieve. Have You ever known Someone who couldn’t just let things be? Had to shake Life up just to keep Things Interesting? Well, that was Her. She would get into Mischief whenever She could. Chewing up Slippers. Playing…
Read MoreI Got Dumped On
Duff here. Recently, I had a Big Adventure. My World had its first real Snowstorm. Snow stacked up. And swirled about. It piled into drifts on Trees and Fences. And I loved it. I played and Romped, skidding as I did Brodies. Living unstuck That is until I got Dumped on. Mom was brushing the…
Read MoreSleeping Quietly in My Carrier
From the Archives Duff here. I’m going to take You down Memory Lane. The Story of how I learned to Sleep Quietly in My Carrier is a Classic. To begin, I had been the center of the Universe for the Day. People cuddled Me. I was fed and Cooed over. Then daylight waned. It was…
Read MoreToilet Paper Shortage?
Duff here. Mom went to the Store the other Day, and told Me the strangest Story. As She was busily shopping for Our Needs, an announcement came over the Loudspeaker. The Voice advised that Fall was coming, bringing with It a possibility of Shortages of Some Staples. Now, Mom is Nothing but quick on the…
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