LOST KITTENS

THE LOST KITTENS


Did I tell you the story of the lost kittens? In November I took my daughter's dog "Beau" and my dog "Lucky" for a walk in a field near the soccer pitch. It was the weekend of the hurricane. Beau was sniffing around the tall grass, when out popped a little head. A beautiful frightened kitten. And then another one! The dogs chased and cornered the kitten. I took the dogs home got a cage and some cat food and went back. I found the two little ones huddled under a thistle . I sat down beside them and made a trail of cat food. The calico one was brave and slowly ventured towards the cage. After what seemed
like an hour I managed to get the two of them in the cage and brought them home.
I knew I would keep them . I did and it's been a wild ride. I feel like a 65 year old woman who gave birth to two year old twins. They have utterly destroyed every plant I own. They insist on squating in the plants and digging out the dirt. They have gouged a teeny speck in the wall into a large gaping hole down to the plaster. They bounce on the bed all night.When I toss them out , they take runs at the door and hurl their body against it.
They terrorize the old cat and dog. They scratch and bite.
There are however quiet moments, when they are adorable. I meditate in the mornings. They spread around
me like a little sanga, all spread out in front of the fireplace.This morning they are looking out the window in my study. Watching the pigeons and redpolls at the feeder. They are spellbound. I haven't let them out yet. In the spring , when I start to garden , they will come out and help, by fertilizing, no doubt.
I can't understand people who live alone who won't get a pet because it's too much trouble. It is too much trouble , but it sure keeps you alive and makes it feel like a home (even though at times , it feels like I'm living in a zoo.)

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

I hope you had a wonderful Valintines Day. I did.
Chocolates from my daughter and a beautiful card that made me happy. My other daughter gave me a certificate to Kiva. if you don't know what that is "google " it. It's a grassroots lending agency. They charge no interest on the loan. you lend the money to people in the 'developing' world . A misnomer if there ever was one. They are developed, but continually exploited by the West or corrupt governments. In any case, the jist of it is , you lend money to someone who wants to buy some chickens, or set up a canteen, or buy supplies for a craft. They get money from you as well as other lenders. You charge no interest, the repayment rate is around or above 90%. When you recieve your repayment, you could just keep the money working to help others. I love the idea. It isn't charity, it's a loan, and you know for you Christians. the bible says you should not charge interest on money lent. Banks take heed! It's an idea whose time has come.
The tulips were from me! I needed to see spring. And tulips are much cheaper than airfare to Florida (which is where my soul is).I bought 6 bunches, kept two for me and gave the rest away.
Winter is a drag. I'm too old to be cold. The night before last, my furnace gave out at 4 am. My basement is only accessible outdoors under the deck. So at 4 am I am crawling on my hands and knees through a snowdrift to the rat hole Icall a basement , to try to restart the furnace. It works, but by now I am wide awake and into survival mode. I cannot sleep. Seeing I only had sporadic sleep the night before as I babysat my grandchildren and a buddy who slept over. My 7 year old grandson punched him in the stomach just before bedtime and loudly announced, "I dont' like sleepovers!" Neither did I at that point (or ever )
His stoic friend whimpered all night. My three year old grandaughter fell out of bed. The only one who slept was the naughty boy. See there is no justice for the wicked.
Today i'm recovering from a wild weekend. I think I liked it better when I was the one who stayed out all night and slept till 4pm the next day, next to my valentine.

A WINTER GETAWAY


Last weekend 10 of us woman folk went to this lovely chalet nestled in the magnificent Humber Valley. It was a weekend getaway. A grandmother, mother and daughter retreat.
The place was so luxurious, it had 6 large bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, an outdoor hot tub and a sauna. We took advantage of everything. My pores have never been so clean!
We brought spa stuff and at one point we had the two elder nannies in a foot bubble bath.The bubbles just kept getting higher and higher.

We all contributed to a wonderful potluck supper and a tasty breakfast. We drank lots of wine, ate chocolates and did our nails. No kids allowed , however we may bring the little girls next time. It would be fun to have 4 generations.