Going to Mansion Memory Care this morning, in the sun and rain, I made my rounds of the animals. The two most Imperious animals on Bedlam Farm today are not the hens but the cat Zip and Bud, the little King. Both think they rule the farm, and both might be right.

The Magnolias at the front of the house are opening up today, the hens are there to assist.

Fanny came up hoping for an alfalfa square; she got one. Lulu is back working on the hay.

Fate at rest, she always finds an appealing and comfortable way to sleep.

Bud has a throne, also. We call him the Little King.