World According to Duff
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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 MoreGetting My Own Way
Duff here. I was reflecting on How I Get My Own Way. It began when I was a Puppy. I was Cute and cuddly, but Fiercely independent at the same Time. My Fur was so dense My Mom thought I was going blind for a time. I kept bumping into Walls until We got that…
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…
Read MoreYou Made It
Duff here. Mom described the Picture on this Cup to Me and I was ecstatic. Can You imagine? Aunt Gertrude was featured at her Best. She had competed in Many Contests: Winning Ways, Napping, Begging, Walking, Riding in the car, Defending Her territory. But the Most Important was Struggling to the Top of The Hill.…
Read MoreCousin Clara and the Birthday Cake
Duff here. I wanted to share The Story of Cousin Clara and The Birthday Cake. She was a scalawag, always into Something. Following in My Footsteps, She chewed the toes out of Slippers. Nothing else but the Toes. And that Girl had energy! Running. Playing. Scampering about. Getting into Mischief. Generally living unstuck. Her Master…
Read MoreExcuses or Progress?
Duff here. Mom and I have a Flight of stairs We take to get to our parking Area. I am Agile and strong, well able to Navigate the steps. But Mom gets in This Pattern of Going Up and Down those Stairs. Up and Down. Now, if She brings up rotisserie chicken, I am all…
Read MoreAdjustment Part 2: Vindication
Duff here. First, I want to thank You, My Loyal Readers. You touched Mom’s Heart. Remember when She brought Home that Fluffy Bed? Yes, the One that was too Small. Well, We got comments, some Written and some Spoken, about the need for that Bed to go to Another Home. It needed a Smaller Dog.…
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