Thinking about Tasks

I won't always have these creatures in my life.  And so, I need to think about how to enjoy every wonderful moment.  I try to be mindful.

My Muses

This past Summer 2012, I moved my office ostensibly into my kitchen dining room, after getting a small grant which permitted me to buy a new iPad and a MacAir.  And sure enough, my muses thought it was a good idea.  They liked to snuggle right behind my MacAir, so I could feel their presence as I worked.  I'm writing this entry on January 1st, and my pets took a journey to my parents home for winter break.  I had four cat carriers in the back and Zelia rode shotgun.  Jackass was so happy to return to his summer vacation home and all the pets were wonderful travelers.  I am determined to enjoy every moment I have with these creatures.  Jackass is at his most thin now.  He still is lively and bossy and interested and in charge, but both he and Zelia are frail and brittle.  They deserve lots and lots and lots of love!

Jackie

Here's a January 26, 2008 photo of my beloved Jackass, hiding in the laundry.  He's sitting in the bedroom right now as I type this entry in late October 2012, a full 4 Plus years later.  And he is giving me the occasional meow, just to let me know he is large and in charge!  I do love this cat!

Jackass and Arcangelo

Namaste.

Sexy Jack and Arcangelo

Here is a photo taken in March 2008 of Jackass and Arcangelo, making me super happy by being their own fabulous selves.  And here's a little video with my oldest Flip Mino device I had just gotten to mark Renny's last days in his mom's womb!

Apple-Loving Cats!

Here is a June 1st, 2012 photo of Arcangelo and Jackass, helping me get work done!

Some of My Pets

 Namaste.

Mid-June Naps!

Here are my two handsome little fellows, taking a summer nap in June on my dining room table -- all bossy, all cute, all wonderful, all mine in the beautiful summer!!!

Cute Jackass Napping on Sunday

On a hot July Sunday morning, I got up early to go to the barn to give some love to Renny and Violet.  And then I came home and had a big lunch and decided to lie down to take a nap.  I woke up an hour or so later and looked up.  My darling Jackass had joined me and was conked out!  I just love him so much.

Spring Kittens!

Here are photos taken on April 22, 2008, in the weeks before little Renny was born.  You can see the beauty of Spring just bursting in the days leading up to his birth.  And here are my happy little home kittens, relaxed and satisfied overlooking their world!

My Beautiful Jackass

Here is a March 20, 2008 photo of Jackass, relaxing in the months before my darling Renny was born.  He's such a solid strong presence.  He's the very best companion animal a girl could ever hope to share a home with.

My Home Team

Here are the two cutest boyfriends ever...happy little guys.

Namaste. Rock on. Writing.

Here is a photo taken March 9, 2011 of my beautiful handsome kind Jackass.  I'm writing this entry on Saturday, February 11th, 2012.  Last January 2011, Barb told me I should try to write stories.  It took me more than a year to finally screw up the courage, but I am trying.  I spent the last two-three evenings trying to organize my thoughts for a 14 chapter creative non-fiction book I want to write about the whole adventure of Hailee and what life in the herd has taught me.  The final kick in the pants is having to deal constantly with Bad Penny.  I just couldn't take it anymore.  I am really hoping that I muster the discipline to write both academic and creative fiction diligently and habitually.  Maybe I will be able to do so.  This week I completed an internal grant application and wrote part of Chapter 1 of the book I'm loosely calling Good Ponies and Bad Pennies.. Anyway, Namaste.  Rock on.  Write!

Jackass and Nightmares

I need to start writing!  So, I hope and pray that I begin writing non-fiction, at least trying to write stories!

So, what does this have to do with Jackass?  Well, if you feel unsafe and you are having nightmares?  You want your little Jackass to sleep calmly next to you, purring in a possessive satisfied fashion.  It's all good!

Bad Penny.

Yin/Yang

A March 9, 2011 photo of my beloved Jackass and Arcangelo.  Namaste.

Jackass in Charge

Here are my two beautiful fussy boys.  I am so grateful that Jackass takes pride in caring for me and his family.  He's a bossy happy sweet boy!

My Handsome Beloved Jackass

Rock on.  Namaste.

Jacques Mamou Lagniappe

Namaste.

My Main Cats!

My beautiful cats relaxing on a sunlit March 2011 day, knowing that they look gorgeous!  Namaste.

Aging Beauties

This photo was taken on March 9, 2011 and I'm writing this entry on January 13, 2012.  This photo shows Jackass and Arcangelo.  And as I write, I'm sitting in bed with my darling Zelia snoring next to me.  This year, I can really see the age on my beautiful Jack and Z.  My dog is more likely to be picky about food, feel vulnerable, and sleep more.  She also has more days of difficulty getting up stairs or jumping on beds And it's harder and harder to keep weight on my cat. But that said, we are doing pretty well.  We are enjoying each day and we love each other well and we remember to say it to each other all the time in every way with lots of pets and cuddles.  Plus we get lots of treats!  We treat each other to yummy stuff as much as possible!  In fact, Jackass will just stand in the kitchen and meow until I hand him over his treats!