World According to Duff
Toilet 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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Duff here. In the past few Months, Mom discovered Podcasts. (I know, I know. They have been around for ages. But She is a Slow learner.) Right before Hallowe’en, She came across some Spooky Stories. Some were about a Haunted classroom. Another about a Family visited by Skinwalkers. Still another about a young Boy, wandering…
Read MoreTucked In
Duff here. Autumn in My World is the In-Between time of the year. The afternoons are warm and Sunny. Absolutely gorgeous when the Sun dapples the Trees, lighting the Gold and Red leaves with iridescent color. A slight Breeze cools the Air. The best Time of a Fall Day, in My opinion. Living unstuck. But…
Read MoreMy Fluffy Ears
Duff here. We Canines are used to Routine. Very specific actions that happen at Definitely Set Times. One of these is the Way Mom greets Me in the morning. The small Westminster chime sounds at 5:00 am. I start to rustle around in My Den, aka My Carrier, just in case Mom didn’t hear the…
Read MoreDoggie Doorbells
Duff here. When Mom and I are at Work, We take a break over lunchtime. There is a Lovely housing Development behind the office, and I like to check out the Scents left by Other Canines. The curious part is: As We begin the sashay, the Doggie Doorbells start up. When I round the Corner,…
Read MoreMom Training 102
Duff here. I have been training Mom for many Years. And what a Job that has Been! First, I got Her to provide food when It was dinnertime. That was reasonably easy, for It was Her Time to eat as well. But then? I angled for a treat or two. (Have I told You How…
Read MoreThe Barking Mouse
Duff here. I had quite the Adventure the other Evening. Mom and I had finished up the Day. I ventured out in front of the Office Door, as She locked up. Lo and behold! I spied a magnificent German Shepherd being walked by His Master. For a moment, I admired His Gait and Regal Bearing.…
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