World According to Duff
The Confession
Duff here. Great-Auntie Elspeth was quite Proper. Being of true Scottish origins, She was strongly Religious and very Faithful. All of Her Pups followed in Her Footsteps. Such a Sweet Sight as one by One, They followed Her to Church. They also minded Their Manners, bowing Their Heads in Prayer over Their Folded Paws. Living…
Read MoreAttention, Please!
Duff here. Uncle Harry and Aunt Matilda both have Good Manners. They wait until Their Meal is placed in front of Them, and They are told it’s Okay to begin to Munch. They come when Their Master commands. Unlike Me, They play fetch remarkably well, and Bring the Ball back where the Game started. My…
Read MoreCanines Rule!
Duff here. Great Uncle Alexander was a Delightful Dalmatian. Fun loving. Warm and friendly. Devoted. He loved being with His Master. Nothing better than That! Outside. Inside. Next to His Foot as He read in His Chair. In the Car on Major Adventures to the grocery Store. Yes, indeed. Living unstuck. Alexander also had the…
Read MorePreserve the Warm Air
Duff here. Off and on, it’s been Cold in These Parts over the last few Weeks. Mom goes downstairs to the Jeep to warm It up before We leave. We all know She wants to keep Her Duffer Dog warm and toasty. She cranks up the heat full Blast. Mom’s cold, so I not only…
Read MoreNo Treats, No Loving Attention
Duff here. Our Good Friend in South Carolina was disgusted with Herself. She was getting the Cold Shoulder from the Four Mini Dachshunds in Her Home. What in the World happened? She took Herself a Day off. (Her term was being a Lazy Sloth.) Among other things, She did not get Out of the House…
Read MoreThe Empty Food Dish
Duff here. I decide It’s Time for Breakfast, but Mom isn’t quite ready. As a hint, I go and mournfully look in My Food Dish. (Yes, It’s the Bowl that says Good Dog on it.) Nothing there. You’d think She would pay attention. I then circle around, and look from The Other Side. Perhaps I…
Read MoreGet Excited!
Duff here. The Super Bowl is over. Peace and silence have descended on Our Place. My Ears can rest. Mom no longer yells at the Television. No longer Coaches Teams from the Couch. No longer second Guesses the decisions made on the Field. I told Her: The Coaches and Players can’t hear You. But She…
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