That Big Smile

Duff here. The first Snow arrived with a Bang. When Mom started out for Her Morning Walk, It was cold, and the White Stuff was falling. She loved It, but wondered if She had too much on Her plate for an extended version of the Saunter. She decided to strike out on a longer Walk…

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Meeting and Greeting

When we needed a hand, we found a paw! —barkinglaughs.com Duff here. A while back, We had a Visitor. Elegin is a lovely Belgian Malinois, with beautiful Markings and an expressive Tail. She is also 7 months old, and has tons of Puppy energy. She likes to Play. Before She came to see Us, she…

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Who Are Your People?

Over the past three years, a sense of loneliness seemed to be creeping about, like a low-hanging fog. We began to be content being at home. And we were disconnected from the world. What had we done?! Then I started to wonder, “Who are my people?” A list of specific individuals in this prized group…

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I Have Your Back

Duff here. My Friend, Snoopy, is the Troop Leader for Woodstock and His Clan. That Position can be quite a Challenge. He has the Entertaining Part down pat. He sings and tells Bird Jokes, which They all love. Height is a big advantage. He is able to See Far Away, while His little Feathered Friends…

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My New Friends

Every new friend is a new adventure . . . The start of new memories. —Patrick Lindsay Duff here. As in the Way of Life, I’m getting Older by the day. So, Mom found another Doggy Day Camp that is helpful to Small Canines. This place has a vast back Yard. (Well, at least to…

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Good Friends

Duff here. Snoopy of Peanuts fame is a Good Friend of Mine. Along with being an Adventurous sort of fellow, He is curious about Everyone He meets. What’s Their favorite hobby? Where is Their Best vacation Haunt? What flavor of Dog food is the Hands-Down Yummy Choice? What do They do for Fun? Would They…

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Mom’s 100-Yard Dash

Duff here. The other day, Mom was at the Safeway shopping center. She spied a Friend driving Her gorgeous Truck, and being Friendly, began to Wave. Her Friend was busy driving (Good idea, but no Help to Mom,) and kept on moving. As You know, if Nothing else, Mom is determined. She continued to wave,…

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