World According to Duff
The Celebration to Remember
Duff here. The Fourth of July is here! Time for festivities, hot buttered corn on the cob, hamburgers and ambrosia salad. The Parades through the main Street of town. Kids with their Three-Legged Races. People dropping Goodies and Tidbits from picnic tables for Me to enjoy. Yes, indeed. My time of the Year. Living unstuck.…
Read MoreDoing Nothing
Duff here. On weekends, I specialize in Relaxation. Now, this may be on the Sofa. Or In a Chair. And there are times I relent and Stretch out on the Floor. The Steps before I hunker Down? Mom places a Towel on the floor. Next, I rumple the Bedding, for It has to be Just…
Read MoreThe Smallest Things
Duff here. The other day, Mom and I spent time with a Friend at Woodland Lake. It was a Glorious Day, filled with sunshine and Laughter. The Lake was a brilliant shade of Blue. Ducks were playing and Splashing about. I could hear Them clearly when I perked up My Ears. My Friend offered to…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Haircut
Duff here. Last week, I got to Meet and Greet with Ashley, My Groomer. Always a festive and Joy filled Event, for I feel So much better after My Coat is trimmed. And this cartoon of Cousin Fred reminded me of my Puppy Days. I would Scamper and Romp about in the House, running The…
Read MoreComfort
Duff here. On this Memorial Day, I contemplate resting in Comfort. Not difficult to Do, this Activity involves a number of Qualities: Safety, the Right temperature, A warm Bed (or sometimes not), a Designated amount of time to Close My eyes and let the World go by. Snacks are Optional. Yes, indeed. Definitely living unstuck.…
Read MoreGentle Persuasion
Duff here. I believe I mentioned before How well I have trained Mom. She responds to a Prolonged Stare when I’m hungry. Or a Tummy Rub when I roll over and look Winningly Cute. I’m particularly Successful when I decide to Wake 5 or 10 minutes before the Alarm. I shake My Body in My…
Read MoreEveryday Challenges
Duff here. There are days when Everything goes right in My World. Mom wakes up at the right Time. She moves smoothly through her Morning Routine, and We venture outdoors. Dawn is just beginning to Show Itself in the Sky. The weather is cool, but Pleasant. I stop and She hooks up My Leash. And…
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