World According to Duff
The Scented Mask
Duff here. Mom is getting used to Her new fashion Accessory, The Mask. It is necessary in these times to Have one on Her Face, especially when In Crowds or around groups of People. It’s a must to wear this Gadget when In Walmart. Or Safeway. Or Mail Copy Plus. And She has different colors…
Read MoreDog Days of Summer
Duff here. Summer is My most Favorite Time of year. Once Our howling Winds have calmed down, We all venture out into the Sunshine. I romp and Play. I check out Hidden Places. I explore New Roads and paths. I’m living unstuck. But one Habit I have absolutely puzzles Mom. Mid-day, when the parking Lot…
Read MorePart of the Family
Duff here. Mom and I are Family. A close Family, at that. And Families travel. We have adventured to Many Places over the years. In a Car. On Foot. In a truck that specialized in Moving Stuff and traversing Snowy Nights. The Engine was massive, and had a Mighty Roar. The Sound scared me, so…
Read MoreCuriosity
Duff here. I am a Curious Canine. Every day, I check out New scents and Fragrances. I discover something unusual when on a Walk, for so Many Critters have passed by. One Spot in particular is a favorite of Mine, for I suspect Most of the Dogs in My Area mark the corner of those…
Read MoreBack! Back!
Duff here. The other day, Mom and I were sitting on a Friend’s porch, visiting away. The Day was warm, the breeze was Balmy, the Rustle of leaves delightful. Suddenly, two Friendly Dogs, tails Wagging, appeared on the other side of the Gate. I was Interested but Outnumbered, so I stayed in the Background. Definitely…
Read MoreFlying a Ground Kite
Duff here. In My Puppyhood, I had a tremendous Amount of Energy. I would run and Play for Most of The Day, collapsing in a Heap after Great Exertion. My Way of playing Fetch was a favorite, where Mom would toss the Rope Bone. I would gather It up, and She would chase Me to…
Read MoreThe Jell-O Deception
Duff here. I have a Very Sad Story to relate to You. As You know, whenever Mom opens the Refrigerator Door, I am forever Hopeful. I move into Position at the edge of the Kitchen, for Surprises will sometimes fall on The Floor. (Do You think She does that on Purpose?) Or maybe a Treat…
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