Yesterday I headed out solo for my morning walk. Usually I have my dog Homer leading the way but this time I left him to play with the daughter of my house cleaner. Without Homer as my "feline repulser" I had the marvelous treat of meeting neighborhood cats along the way. This was extra special since my house has been cat-less for the past 17 months.
This orange tabby proved to be an excellent poser! In
between rubs against my legs he would flop upon the ground wriggling
with delight and yowling his desire to be adored. I think I must have
snapped about 30 pics of him and with the lovely long shadows of the
season it made for some interesting shots. I LOVE the way the shadows above make him look like he is a big horn sheep!
Eventually I pulled myself away from this delightful fellow but as I rounded the next corner I spied another kitty and got a second fix!
Soon she was joined by a very elderly calico. This one broke my heart....one eye was crusted shut and her pathetic meow was more of a croak. I stroked her bony back to give her as much attention as my short visit allowed. I was worried they would follow me as I tread my way up the hill, but luckily they didn't wander far.
It is funny how the simple things in life can inspire us
and make our hearts swell! The rest of the way home my head sung with
ideas and inspiration. Thanks to these 3 little kitties!
