After the chicken run, stepping stone, repeating, evening walk, giveaway smell
1. I sneak back into bed and facing each other, we hold hands inbetween our chests. The dog snuggles her nose into the inverted v-shaped space between our arms. 2. I half open my eyes when I feel the cat step off me. I see her use the sleeping dog as a stepping stone to [...]
One about a dog & one about a lost cat, real/virtual
1. Jake the German Shepherd’s ears are marvellous: when he’s intrigued by something, they not only lift up but bend together to form one giant attentive ear. 2. I say her name and she meows. A few steps then we repeat it again and again. A barrier of nettles, brambles and a steep drop barely [...]
Refreshing, so glad he asked, greetings
1. After suffering salesmen, it’s a relief to see their slumped rugby socks and hear their no-nonsense advice. 2. We repeat the walk Lily & I took on Saturday – a more direct route though, and no getting lost in the middle. I take John to all the things I found he marvels as I [...]
Walk, watermelon, grooming time
1. To walk further into the woods than we’d gone before and find exciting things. 2. The newly exposed seeds glisten as I walk down the garden. Russet heads peck at the garish pink flesh. 3. The rhythm of combing sends us both into a meditative state. The Simpsons run unwatched in the background.
31 Beautiful Things
In honour of my 31st birthday, here are 31 beautiful things from today. (Cross posted to my main blog.) 1. I’d gone to bed before John and it’s after midnight when he comes to bed. I stir as he climbs in next to me and we have a sleepy exchange, the content of which I [...]
31 Beautiful Things
In honour of my 31st birthday, here are 31 beautiful things from today. (Cross posted to my Three Beautiful Things blog.) 1. I’d gone to bed before John and it’s after midnight when he comes to bed. I stir as he climbs in next to me and we have a sleepy exchange, the content of [...]