Be An Imagineer!

Spring is on the way! Although in fits and starts, it seems to have arrived early this year. Trees have already begun to bud on their branches. Flowers starting to poke their heads above the soil after the long winter. Songbirds came in over a month ago. Very early for them. They keep me company…

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Christmas Is Here!

Duff here. Christmas is upon Us! The office looks as if Santa has already made His Visit . . . and then some. Mom and I had a Grand Time putting up Lots of ornaments. And Ribbons. (Mom is big on That.) And Garlands. We even had Carols playing. Such a Festive Occasion! Living unstuck.…

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Autumn Season

It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves! —Winnie The Pooh, Pooh’s Grand Adventure Duff here. Fall, My absolute Most favorite time of year, is here! My Friend, Pooh Bear, speaks of Hot Chocolate (Mom says that a no-no for…

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Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to Me! —The Duff, Himself The best part about (My) birthday is that (I) always end up getting good food and great cake. —Wishafriend.com Duff here. My 14th birthday is almost here! And what a fun-filled Mom has planned for Me. I will get lots of Petting and Pampering. Adventurous walks. Cooing and…

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A Happy Face

Duff here. Cousin Leo was a Kindly Sort. Beautiful big Brown Eyes. His fur was Silky and Smooth, and He had a friendly Disposition. His favorite Game of all Time? Playing fetch. When My Mom visited Him (along with His Family,) She tossed a Toy His direction. Fast as fast could be, He gathered It…

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Happiness Is an Action Word

Negative thoughts got you down? Does an unkind word ruin your day? Your life need a boost? If your answers are yes, you’re in good company. Less than 14% of Americans say they’re deeply happy, and 38% claim feeling depressed. Did you also know you have a “happiness set-point”? No matter how much you binge-watch…

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Pure Happiness

To show a child what once delighted you, to find the child’s delight in your own—this is happiness. —J.B. Priestly Duff here. I had the Most Wonderful Adventure yesterday. Mom and I met Miss Callie. She is a charming 3-year-old Girl. Easter was the next Day, and She was so excited. The Easter Bunny had…

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