World According to Duff
Rotisserie Chicken is the Best!
Duff here. You already know: I am a full-fledged dog. That being said, I truly enjoy my food. I patiently wait on the outside boundary of the kitchen (that’s a story for another time) and can smell the delectables put in my bowl. First, there’s some dry dog food. But then the treat is placed…
Read MoreThe Joy of Different Perspecitives
Duff here. I love to ride in my car. Notice it’s my car. My mom is simply a chauffeur. A good one, but just someone to ferry me around. And that’s as it should be. I like to cruise from the front seat to the back, from one side of the car to the other.…
Read MoreThe Disappearing Squirrels
Duff here. And I have been in a conundrum all of my life. That’s right. Ever since I was a puppy, this situation has been occurring. Perhaps you can help me with this, for my mom goes into hysterics when it comes up and can’t explain for all her laughter. It goes like this: the…
Read MoreI Am Perfect Dog
Duff here. This is a story from my puppyhood. A lady who worked at the Show Low Public Library was talking with my mom about a service dog she had adopted. She explained the dog needed to be instructed to do absolutely everything: eating, going outside, taking care of “private business,” sitting. No spontaneity. My…
Read MoreTime for Bed
Duff here. It is important to know what time to go to bed. I nap off and on during the day, for that’s what dogs do. But if there’s a change, something out of the ordinary, my ears perk up and I am at the ready. My mom says I take a Pre Nap Sleep.…
Read MoreThat Little Spot of Sunshine
Duff again. I love sunshine, even the little traces. Doesn’t matter if they’re on the floor. Or on the sofa. Or a chair. I will search them out, first lying on the floor in dappled light. Then, I may get overheated. (After all, I have my luxurious coat). So I move over to the shade…
Read MoreDuff’s Thought for the Day: On Being a Rainbow
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. —Maya Angelou Duff here. Dogs (well, and some cats who are dog-like) know instinctively how to be a bright and shining spot in another’s life. I touch people’s hearts by being who I am. When someone comes to the door, I bark to let my mom know…
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