Noodle the Poodle's Wisdom on Walking

 

Every Walk is a Story—So Go Slow

Tales from C. Noodle Kuchan, the Magnificent Muzzle of Marvelous Meanders




Good morning, human dumpling.

Yes, you—the marvelous meat-and-bone carriage I have chosen as my daily co-pilot in this thing called “Walkies.”

Before you grab that leash and clomp out the door like a caffeinated giraffe late for jazzercise…

STOP.

And listen to a dog who has sniffed the very edges of reality and still had time to roll in something mysterious on the way back.


You see, walking is not an errand.

It’s not a cardio box to check.
It’s not a battle with Brenda and her judgmental Pomeranian.

No, no, nooooo!

It is a story.
A delicious, dandelion-scented, zigzagging, tail-wagging tale!
A living, breathing scroll of the neighborhood’s deepest secrets!


Every bush? A plot twist.

Every fire hydrant? A confessional booth.
Every strange stain on the sidewalk? A tragic backstory involving tacos and too much optimism.


But here's where you come in, my velcro-shoed wanderer...

You. Walk. Too. Fast.

You're zooming.
You're zipping.
You’re clicking around like your knees are typing a frantic email to your doctor!

But I, C. Noodle Kuchan, sniffing sage and poodle prophet, implore you:

SLOW THYSELF, O GALLANT WRINKLY-NECKED WANDERER!


Let us stroll like poets.



Let us wander like butter melting on toast.

Let’s be the kind of explorers who spot frogs with opinions and clouds shaped like marshmallow duels.

Because walking isn’t about going somewhere.
It’s about noticing where you already are.


Feel that breeze?

That’s the universe exhaling just for you.

Smell that flower?

That’s a daisy trying stand-up comedy. (She’s awful, but very sincere.)


I don’t want speed.

I want presence.
I want you beside me, heart open, eyes curious, wearing that hat that makes you look like an eccentric birdwatcher from a Wes Anderson film.


I, C. Noodle, hereby proclaim:

Let your walks be wanders.
Let your steps be sonnets.
Let your journey be so slow and splendid that even the squirrels pause to applaud.


And when we return home, a little out of breath but full of tales…

Let us sit.
Let us sip.
Let us share a crumb or two. (Preferably toast. Possibly bacon.)

Because every walk we take—
whether ten feet or ten blocks—
is a tale we write together.

And I wouldn’t want to write it with anyone else.


Ever Yours in Slow Sniffs & Sidewalk Wisdom,

C. Noodle Kuchan
Senior Tail-Wagger, First-Class Sniffle Inspector,
and Official Mayor of Slowness on Maple Bark Lane


P.S. Mind the toads. And you can watch my latest video here:



Fab's Vacation (Sort of) Raise your hand if you have ever spent YOUR vacation on the bathroom floor?


 


Fab took a vacation! Not to the beach… not to Paris… but to her bathroom floor. In this delightfully chaotic episode, Fab shares the highs and lows of her DIY tile project—featuring bad knees, grout wipes made from grocery bags, and a dramatic moment where she had to YouTube how to get up off the floor. (Spoiler: she made it.) Also in this episode: Fab finally tames the sticky note avalanche taking over her desk with a custom digital corkboard made with a little help from ChatGPT. ☕ Whether you're a fellow home project warrior or just here for the laughs, settle in—this vacation story is full of charm, grit, and a very relatable battle with gravity. ✨ Keywords:
DIY bathroom tile, funny home renovation, grout tips, how to get up from the floor, Fab World, quirky storytelling, ChatGPT project, digital corkboard, sticky notes, solo creator life, middle-aged YouTube creator, practical renovation tips, frugal DIY hacks, real life comedy, women doing DIY, relaxing storytelling, happy simple life, self esteem


*** Darlings, I followed the how to install tile instructions in the book Reader's Digest New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual. There are almost certainly many videos about how to put down tile, This is not a "go for it and see how it works out" sorta project.

Dandelion Bop - A song about Wonderful Weeds




Welcome to Fab World, where things are never quite as simple as they seem… Fab steps out one peaceful morning to gather her beautiful irises, only to spot a single, smug little dandelion in her yard. One tug later—and poof! A dozen more appear. Before long, Fab is caught in a bebop whirlwind of bouncing, blooming, bop-happy weeds! This jazzy story song, led by Loorie the singing sunflower, starts calm and sunny but builds into a full-blown floral frenzy. Don’t worry—everything ends with laughter and a glass of dandelion wine on the back porch. 🎷✨ Lively bebop rhythms, animated storytelling, and a garden full of surprises await! 💬 If you enjoyed this musical misadventure, leave a comment, give it a like, and subscribe for more curious tales from Fab World!

#DandelionBop #FabWorldStudio #StorySong #BebopJazz #AnimatedShort #LoorieSings #GardenChaos #WhimsicalVideo


Making dandelion wine is a simple and rewarding process, that anyone can do at home. All you need is some basic equipment, such as a large pot, a strainer, a funnel, a glass jug, an airlock, and some bottles. You also need some fresh dandelions, picked from a pesticide-free area. Also, please choose an area free from dog traffic. Does the Fab need to elaborate on that? Recipe inspired by the one in the Norge Binding of Culinary Arts Encyclopedic Cookbook.

Dandelion Flower Wine

Ingredients 4 Quarts of Fresh Dandelion Flowers 4 Quarts Boiling Water 1 Cake of Wine Yeast (2-1/4 teaspoons or 1 packet) *see notes on yeast below 3 cups of sugar 3 Oranges and 3 lemons, diced To make dandelion wine: - Pick 4 quarts of dandelion flowers. The best time to harvest them is in the morning, when they are fully open and bright. - Rinse the dandelions and remove any green parts, such as stems and leaves. You only want the yellow flowers. Place in a large heatproof glass or ceramic container with a lid. - Boil a scooch more than 4 quarts of water in a large pot. (some water will turn into steam) - Pour the boiling water over the dandelion flowers. Cover lightly with the container lid. - Let the flowers and water stand lightly covered for 3 days. After 3 Days: - Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh into a sterile glass container and discard the flowers. - Add the wine yeast, diced oranges and lemons and stir well. - Cover the container with clean cheesecloth place the lid on lightly. Store the container a dark and cool place for about 3 weeks to a month, until the fermentation stops. - Strain the wine into clean bottles and cork them. Store them in a cool and dark place for another few weeks, or longer if you want a more mature flavor. Shorter if you want to see what your Spring juice tastes like. Dandelion wine mixed with flavored sparkling water is a delightful porch sittin' beverage. By making dandelion wine, you can transform something ordinary into something extraordinary, and you, like the Fab are all about the extraordinary. **Notes on yeast. Yes, you can use regular baking yeast, but baking yeast will stop fermenting at about 8% alcohol content. Wine yeast will remain active to achieve about 15% alcohol.

Loorie Sings "Will They Bloom"

Loorie sings her song about waiting for summer flowers.





They Will Bloom – Loorie’s Spring Torch Song | Original Song
Performed by Loorie the Sunflower in the Morning Light
In this original jazz ballad, Loorie the torch-song singing sunflower of Fabiola World—takes a quiet moment in her garden, singing to the soil, the silence, and the promise of blooms yet to come.
“They Will Bloom” is a soulful, slow-swaying torch song a tender reminder that growth takes time, beauty is patient, and some songs are meant to be whispered to the morning.
Whether you're waiting for something to blossom in your life or just need a little sunlight with soul, this song is for you.