The weekend felt dark to me; this morning was full of light, inside and outside of me. I’m feeling strong, heading to the Mansion later with a carload of clothes from a closing consignment shop and boxes of color markers from Walmart for the Mansion artists.
I’m a big wobbly but excellent and grateful for my life. Today’s photos are full of might for me, from the forest to our animals, who are such a big part of my life. The program today is life and gratitude. The world seems a mess to me, but I will move forward with our small acts of great kindness.
I’ll rest more this afternoon. Every day is precious to me.
Hungry and cold, waiting for food. They always eat first.
The morning light was hypnotic, lighting up the woods. I ran outside.
Our wood stove fire this morning.
Bud by the fire.
Fate at rest. Peaceful as always.
When Zip came home to us. First day.
Dear Jon, i’m so sorry to hear about the reaction you had to the cannabis. Brought back a terrible memory for me having had the same experience. Years ago I tried smoking it with some friends after not having had any for a very long time and I had a horrible reaction and I was at a party and I was frightened. Actually, I was terrified. and that was it for me, I’ve never touched anything that has cannabis in it since that day. My heart went out to you because I know how awful that feels. I actually have had various reactions to prescribe medication‘s, I don’t tolerate medicines well at all.
I’m so glad to know you’re feeling better and I also just wanted to make a comment about your adorable cat Zip. For those of us who have indoor cats only because I live in San Francisco it’s easy to imagine what a wonderful personable funny cat Zip would be to have it a house. He would be a rascal. He would be a lover he would be a tremendous amount of fun. I believe he’s happy and healthy and loving his life with you on the farm, but I know some people give you a hard time because they can see that he is not a feral cat quite to the contrary, he’s a very loving, personable cat. That doesn’t mean he can’t be a marvelous barn kitty and have a wonderful life with you which I know he has. That’s just my two cents as I am a humongous cat lover, and dog lover, and animal lover. Presently I have two cats that I live with one dog and one bird. And for me, they’re all wonderful but I do believe there’s something very magical about cats. Very happy that you’re feeling better, sending all the best to you, Maria, and your animals Susie.
Thanks Susie your two cents are worth a lot.
When I saw the photo of Zip I saw in his eyes a lost soul, a kind of lifelessness, a lack of place and purpose, a very sad cat. Then I read the caption and realized the photo was when you first brought him home. What a huge difference to see that lovely little animal in the days since then, how he has evolved into such a confident, adventurous, loving creature that has found his place and living his best life. To look into his eyes now just gives me joy as I know he is in his happy place surrounded by fellow creatures all living their best lives. He certainly won the lottery this time around.
Peace to all of you.
Bob P.
I always love the pet photos, but those outdoor shots with the frosty trees are spectacular!
Thanks Dot D