Before we left for Ohio, Maria came out to say goodbye to her beloved donkeys, who rushed down, along with the cats, for carrots, apples and some brushing. Lenore scarfed around eating grass. Maria talks to the donkeys, and they talk back. She has a special way with animals. I am learning from it.

We talked on the way about my idea that some animals are spirit guides, taking us places we need or want to go.