World According to Duff
The Day After Christmas
Duff here. Christmas Day has come and gone. Some are sad to see it Leave. The big Excitement of this Time has passed. Phooey! Others are delighted It moved through, like a Strong Storm leaving a trail of Happiness in its wake. (Myself, I prefer Thanksgiving, with all the Goodies and Treats. But that’s Me.)…
Read MoreLove at Christmas
Duff here. Mom and I were chatting about Love at Christmas. Some folks focus on Gifts. Other people celebrate the birth of Christ. While still Others count on Family, with Traditions coming close behind. This year is Different on so many Counts. Family get togethers are on Zoom, which is a Change. Old Traditions are…
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
Credit: Wing Chun Boxing Academy 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…
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…
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