World According to Duff
Friends in High Places
Duff here. I had an exciting Adventure the other Day. I was leaving My office and there was a Big White Truck in the parking lot. You may remember: My Very good Friends had that same type of Vehicle in My previous Escapades. And I went All out in Greeting. I circled the truck, barking…
Read MoreOne Day at a Time
Duff here. Mr. Lincoln must have known Dogs well, for as a Canine, I live in the Moment. I wake up and Am ready for My New day. And Who knows what It will bring? Autumn brings Those Dry Leaves that float and skip along the ground. I love to pounce and catch Them, picking…
Read MoreThe Dreaded Diet
Duff here. Six months ago, I got the Dire Proclamation from My Veterinarian. I was overweight. Heavy for my frame. In a word: Fat. Mom protested, for She is careful about what She feeds Me. Okay, maybe She was a little overly Generous in what She put in My Dish. But She was probably following…
Read MoreA Circle of Protection
Duff here. Today was one of Those Grim Days. Rain and storms were rampant. A Friend would say: the Sky is falling. And I would agree. The Boom of Thunderclaps was enough to send Me to the safety of My bed. A Challenging Time all the Way around. Not unstuck at all. But eventually, even…
Read MoreMischief
Duff here. I tend toward Mischievousness every now and again. Now, Mom takes Good Care of Me. And that includes Vitamins and other Supplements. One gem is a Hard tablet, which My Tummy could not Tolerate in Volume. Next step? Mom carefully whacked The Offending Pill into quarters. Smaller portions for Little Dogs that are…
Read MoreCaution
Duff here. This Morning, I came across some Bear Droppings on the road. Being a Canine, I checked it out. Thoroughly. Round little Berries and other Items I could not identify were all in this Compact Mound. The scent was Intriguing, The Form unusual for My Species. I was Curious, to say the least, but…
Read MoreLoyalty
Duff here. Mom and I stopped for a brief visit with a Good Friend This morning. As I came up to Her porch, I stopped in My Tracks. And Started to sniff. Then immediately went to a Corner of the Step and started to Investigate in earnest. Another Canine had been on the premises. I…
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