Today
I enjoyed a favorite meal from my childhood. Meatloaf with mashed
potatoes and, as a side, I had some green beans with ham. Delicious.
Carolyn had a cousin and her husband visiting their mother (also
Carolyn's cousin) from the Denver, Colorado area. So, we all met at
the nearest Bob Evans and enjoyed some decent food and good
conversation. It was a pleasant repast.
Carolyn
also had one of her feral cats converted from a him to an “it.” He
lost a precious part of his anatomy that men protect like they were
the family jewels. Actually, they are often referred to as the family
jewels. This action will prevent her “herd of cats” from growing
any larger (she hopes). It took her several attempts over several
weeks to trap this particular cat. He was a tricky one. But,
yesterday she finally outsmarted him. He wasn't too happy, but he was
still pretty much out of it when we picked him up to bring him back
to the herd today.
And,
when we got back, as Carolyn went around the back of her house to
take the cat back to where he belongs I heard her yell, “Oh my
God!” So, I ran to see what the problem was. She said there was a
skunk on the steps of her back porch. Well, I instinctively knew it
couldn't have been a skunk or she would have been sprayed and I would
have smelled the skunk from around the side of the house.
No
indeed! It was my first experience with a wild porcupine, live and in
person. Sure, I've seen them in zoos and on TV, of course. But, this
was my first encounter with one up close and personal. Well, Mr. Porcy
decided to go to the top of the steps and squeeze through the narrow
space between the spindles that made up the porch gate. It was now on
the porch.
Both Carolyn and I attempted to nudge the prickly little
beast toward the open gate (I had opened it as a way for the little
guy to egress). We used a broom, being careful to not get too close to
where he might throw some quills at us. He was stubborn and chose not
to follow our directions. Ultimately, we decided that he would
eventually find his own way off the porch. I checked later in the
evening and it appears he moved on. By the way, I used the male gender, but I wasn't going to investigate to find out if he was actually a she.
So,
there was the real excitement for today. Other than that, I was back
to answering emails, texts, Messenger messages and phone calls. I
also found an interesting book on my BookBub ebook feed. I thought it would come in handy as I'm going through my
adventure and assist me with these journal posts for my blog. So, I
ordered it.
I
then received a call from the fraud department of one of my credit
cards checking to see if there was some fraudulent activity going on
with one particular card, the one I always use to order things from
Amazon, including Kindle books. So, it was that book they were
checking on and it was a legitimate order. However, they also
mentioned another attempted charge that I suspected was a possible
scam. Fortunately, it didn't go through. So, I believe I'm safe.
Tomorrow
I go over the mountains and through the valleys two ways and about
140 miles round trip to Winchester and the Winchester Medical Center,
Diagnostic Center. It's time for my PET Scan tomorrow. I'm mildly
anxious about this test. On the one hand, it's going to reveal things
we may not currently know about my condition. On the other hand, it's
going to reveal things we may not currently know about my condition.
In
other words, I want to know everything I can about my condition so
I'm fully prepared. On the other hand, I have some anxiety about this
test showing something negative that I may not be prepared to accept.
But, as I've said before. It is what it is. Knowledge is power.
I
have to set the anxieties aside and prepare for whatever I learn and
then go forward from there. I'm sure I'm still supposed to be around
for a long time or I would have died somewhere along the roads I
travel – often camping in secluded locations. So, I feel like I'm
going to continue on my 46 year life plan. I still have people to
see, places to go and things to do. Forward and onward.
Here's
a thought for today for you to think about and dwell on.
Waking
up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me.
I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with
eyes of compassion. James Trunslow Adams
Live
free and be happy. EH
1 comment:
I have yet to meet my first porcupine, but like you, I would be leery to antagonize it... or feed it. Our host here saw a mink a couple weeks ago, the first sighting in many years. And at dusk one evening, I saw a coyote emerge from the field to the east and run toward the back corner, probably chased out by the irrigation system making it's rounds. We also saw one south of town in broad daylight. He crossed to road ahead of us, and he was huge...about the size of a German shepherd! We always keep Angel on a leash out here and stay with him, even though we are on a remote farm. He won't run off, but we have more control over his safety if he is leashed.
Best wishes with the cats and other critters, and also with the results of other PETS...pardon the pun. I just had to say it.
As always...keep on!
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