Courage

If one is lucky a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. —Maya Angelou Duff here. Uncle Ralph had a Little Buddy, Socks. They were inseparable, sharing Adventures and Exploring the vast Territory of the Back Yard. After all, Socks had very Short Legs and could not keep up with Ralph on those longer…

Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing. —Emma Donoghue Especially during thunderstorms . . . —The Duff Duff here. Mom is an expert at Temperature Control. Her Minion Friend has it right, and She follows the Script exactly. The Foot comes out when She’s too Warm. Then back in when She Cools…

Courage is found in unlikely places. —J.R.R. Tolkien Duff here. Although I am a Very Small Dog, I have an immense amount of Courage. I journey out to Places as yet unexplored, usually with Mom in tow. But there are times when I take off on My Own up the Hill or down the Field.…

If it’s still in your mind . . . it’s worth the risk. —Paulo Coelho Duff here. There’s something edgy about Risks. Some are easy: I’ll take a Walk this morning. While Others are more challenging: the Very first time at Doggy Day Camp. I didn’t know if I was Ready or Not. After all,…

You’re a fighter. Look at everything you’ve overcome. Don’t give up now. —Olivia Bascom Duff here. I don’t know about You, but I’m proud of all I’ve overcome. I began as the Runt of the Litter. A tiny little Fellow. And my goodness! Did I have Fur? Oh, yes! Just a cute ball of fluff.…