I glanced out the window one evening in late fall and was startled to see a white kitten sitting on our doorstep. I walked around to the door and opened it, half expecting this kitten to dash off in fear when he saw me. I was amazed when he calmly got up, walked into the … Continue reading The cat who came in from the cold
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Things that go bump in the night
We were late getting to bed Wednesday night. I was just brushing my teeth at midnight when I heard bumping and thumping coming from underneath our mobile home, accompanied by the terrified squeals of a small animal. The commotion lasted a minute or two, then all was quiet. In the quiet there came first a … Continue reading Things that go bump in the night
Could we please just have spring already?
For at least the past three weeks the weather forecasters have been telling us that sunny, springlike weather is just five days away. I am still clinging to the belief that one of these days it will actually happen. Our winter accumulation of snow is slowly going down, even on cloudy days when the temperature … Continue reading Could we please just have spring already?
What cats are good for
Here on the flatlands the days are getting longer, the temperatures milder, and our three cats are showing signs of spring fever. Even bulky old Panda. None of our cats are purebreds, but a predominant breed is evident in each by their size, shape, coat and temperament. Panda is an all black Maine Coon cat. … Continue reading What cats are good for
Illusions
Tweetie-tweet-tweet-tweet — thunk! Tweetie-tweet-tweet-tweet — thunk! The sound was coming from just outside our bedroom window. I roused myself groggily and peered through the blind. Here was a yellow warbler on the window ledge outside. He would sing his song, then fly up toward the top corner of the window — and bump into the … Continue reading Illusions
Being thankful for little things
Today I woke up early, sat up in bed, stood up, had a shower, got dressed, read a chapter in my Bible, had breakfast. I walked, bent over, sat down, got up, knelt down and got up. In all of this I did not feel any excruciating pain. Today I rejoice in being able to … Continue reading Being thankful for little things
A Cat Mystery
Let me begin by saying that in the ongoing debate about the relative intelligence of cats and dogs, I am firmly on the side of the cats. As I see it, a dog’s willingness to grovel when scolded is his greatest talent. Many people find this a touching and endearing quality. Never mind that the … Continue reading A Cat Mystery
Flatlander Faith 