Friends Rock!

These are my buddies, Puna and Hilo - they keep me grounded. It is difficult to be unhappy when you have an animal around constantly reminding you the importance of affection, kibbles, long aimless walks, and regularly scheduled bathroom times.

They take turns following me around the house and sleeping in my office, as if there is a duty roster posted here in the house somewhere.

I am so lucky to have these "four legged friends" including Hobbes the Old Cat (see previous entry) and of course all of my two legged friends as well! Puna and Hilo were arroyo shepherds but now are wharf rats/dock dogs. Unconditional love - *sigh* - life is lived so much deeper when friends are a part of it.

No complaining here...well just a bit

This is Hobbes, my cat who is 24+ years old. She has been with me for 21 of those years. She doesn't get overwhelmed, stressed (except at feeding time) and has obviously learned how to cope with life. I, on the other hand, who has been with "me" for 56 years, am still deeply involved in that learning process. However, if all i had to do was eat, sleep 20 hrs a day, use the cat box and advise my owner that I was awake at 2am, I could probably handle that.

I am not complaining - I have a full life now, with lots of work, lots of friends, lots of challenges. I am just trying to figure out how to put it all where it needs to be in order to get done.

Keeping Busy

Here is the view from my condo of the ferry landing at Friday Harbor - these giant ships come and go usually on a schedule, sometimes not. When you live on an island, your life revolves around the ferry's coming and going. I have learned to recognize the different vessels - Elwah, Sealth, all beautiful when you appreciate they have been in service over 40 years. I am somewhat on a schedule myself, working at least four part time jobs now - time management is critical! But I love to be busy.