I had a Sophie Stinky Toes flash back, this morning

[Siwsan]

I always put the 'empty' kitten food can down on the floor for her to lick clean. She loved that little treat. So, this morning I automatically looked behind me to see if she was waiting. Of course, she wasn't.

Then I looked at Madoc and put the can down for him. He is now my official can cleaner.

It's weird. Yesterday was a pretty good day but today already feels like it's going to be another weepy one. Fortunately, I have to get the back lot mowed before it starts to rain, again, so I'll get a little distraction time. And Madoc seems to be in the mood for stalking and pouncing so I'll have to keep my guard up! I keep trying to explain to him that Prince Madoc was an explorer - not a warrior but I guess he's decided to take the name in another direction.

[niyad]

1. It Is only natural that you would still look for Sophie. It will happen at the most unexpected

times. And the grief will come like that as well. I am glad that you have the distraction of mowing today. That will help.

As for Prince Madoc, he will keep you very busy.

How are te ferals doing?

[Siwsan]

3. The ferals were in FINE form, this morning

Scooter isn't running away when I walk by the food bowl, any more. Now both kittens just keep eating. And I can put the bowl down within a foot of where I'm standing, with no problem.

Skittish was grumpy with them, this morning. I think she's trying to push them to independence. And Spooky showed up.

I'm going to keep working on Scooter and Mittens, to get them even more comfortable. And we are getting ready to construct some sort of shelter for them. I'm just trying to figure out where the best place will be during the Winter, where it won't get blocked in with snow drifts.

[niyad]

4. Thank you for taking such good care of the ferals. I love how they are coming

around, calming.

[Walleye]

2. I feel for you. I have so many ghosts in my life feline and human

[Polly Hennessey]

5. Me too, Walleye.

They slip in unexpectedly and stop me in my tracks. I love
and hate the emotion but I also treasure the memories that come with it.

[Walleye]

6. I am lucky, I still have my two brothers and my best friend of 50 years

The love of my life died 16 years ago unexpectedly and it’s been tough without him. Sometimes it seems like almost everybody who loved me is gone. But then times like today, I’ll be having a birthday lunch with my best friend, so it isn’t all bad. And I remind myself everybody suffers