SILKEN PUTTING HER BEST FOOT FORWARD
When you're a furball with only three feet, you have to make sure to put your best foot forward, which is exactly what Silken appears to be doing in this photo. It probably is her best foot, as it has to support all the weight that would normally be distributed between two feet. I find it truly amazing at just how fast she moves from place to place around the house, especially when there might be food involved at the end of the journey.
Once again, I have the good fortune to be spending time with Silken, while her owner has gone on a trip to Africa in order to view a variety of other species, thus leaving her furball in my care for a while. The truth be known, Silken isn't as much fun as pet-sitting a bonehead, but on the plus side, she's much easier to care for, and she is very loveable.
With the exception of today's rain, the weather (not to be confused with the climate) has been just magnificent, which is an abrupt change from the past few months. As mentioned last week, I was beginning to wonder if I was ever going to see the sun again? It seems like we've gone directly from winter to summer, and the trees are in full bloom. Take for example the apple tree, here in the backyard.
Here's a close-up view.
These really are magnificent to look at, and I am enjoying my time out in the garden as much as possible. Soon the blossoms will be gone, and the apples will come in to view. Unfortunately, I won't be house-sitting here during harvest season, but by the looks of things, it's going to be a bumper crop for this apple tree.
I can't spend all of my precious time gazing at the apple blossoms, and being a conscientious pet-sitter, a certain portion of the day needs to be shared with the resident furball. It's time well spent, and Silken seems to enjoy it as much as I do. Here she is playing with her favourite toy, which is part of her post-breakfast daily routine. The other part is a morning nap, and as I write these words, that's exactly what she's doing. After all, she's been awake now for at least three hours. It must be nap time.
living in acceptance,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
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