World According to Duff
My Perfect Timing
Duff here. Mom and I have a Night Time Schedule. First, My Preliminary Constitutional. Then She tucks Me in, wishing Me Sweet Dreams and telling me She loves Me. Then it’s Her turn. She Sheds Her Clothes, and showers. After brushing Her Teeth, She climbs into Bed. She reads for 10-15 minutes. (If it’s a…
Read MoreLoving Touches
Duff here. Auntie Pookie loved to be Petted. And fussed over. And Kissed. And Loved on. She was a Pro at garnering Attention, even down to the Pathetic Look at the End. She had so mastered that last Technique that It usually resulted in More Petting. Perhaps even a Snackerel! Living unstuck. I have taught…
Read MoreA Change of Status
Duff here. Some Canines have a bottomless Pit for a Tummy. They love to Eat. I heard of a Pooch who could clear off the Kitchen Counter. She was Big enough and had those Long Legs, so Anything was fair game. I, Myself, would make the Attempt. But I’m too doggone Short. Height Impaired is…
Read MoreHappy Labor Day!
Dear Gentle Reader, Wishing you a Happy Labor Day! Today’s the Day We celebrate Work… by not Working. Is that Nonsensical or What? But I’m always ready for a Celebration. Count Me in! Living unstuck. Give Yourself the Day off. Shut down the Computer, cell phone, and electronic Devices. Then hunt up Some Friends and…
Read MoreMy Finicky Tastes
Duff here. I have a particular Yen for well Flavored Foods. They have to be well Prepared, and seasoned just Right to My Gourmet palate. I love certain Things, for They agree with My Tummy. After an Exquisite meal, I roll over on My back to allow space for My Belly to rumble about and…
Read MoreEveryday Rituals
There is a certain comfort in everyday rituals. I treasure my many familiar little routines that begin the day. The first one begins as I wake and stretch in bed, and become aware of my attitude. If it’s less than the best, I work on changing that mindset before I even get up. As the…
Read MoreBuilding Character
Duff here. Mom often comments on My Work to Build Character. I carefully watch to see that I do What I have been Trained to do. You know the Drill. I follow Her to the Car when We go to Work. I let Her know when I need to go Outside for Whatever Reason. Sometimes,…
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