In yesterday’s post I neglected to include something crucial: a tribute to Chesapeake Allison. Chessie, along with her brother Percy, came into our household (Eleni’s cat had kittens) in 2003, when she was only days old and Molly but 14. My father (who died shortly after) and mother helped name Chessie, after the mascot of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. For seventeen years she’s been Molly’s loyal companion. I should say here that I really […]
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Domestic and wild
Day 106: What Might Have Been
During our video chat a couple afternoons ago, granddaughter Ember was asking little brother Jesse to turn off the sprinkler so it wouldn’t get the phone wet. I couldn’t see where the faucet was, so I asked Ember: “Where do you turn off the water?” “Same place we turn it on,” she replied quickly, probably wondering why I would ask such a dumb question. I mean, where else would she turn it off? Further questioning […]
Read moreDay 64: Life Decisions
I have been an anxious mess for the past 24 hours, ever since making the plan to go meet the rescue pup, Dusty. My insides are on fire. First, I was worried about logistics, like finding my way to the foster mother’s house. And then all the rest: should I even be looking at a dog if I’m not positive it’s a good idea. Although in all honesty, I have to say that when I […]
Read moreDay 45: Backyard Wildlife
Forty-five days we’ve been in isolation. That’s not nothing. Perhaps it’s silly for me to be keeping count of how many days have passed, as I do with each post. But, if nothing else, I think it might be important for my personal historical record to track how long this experience lasts. The only exciting thing about today was receiving the grocery order that Molly and I placed yesterday. Strangely, when it arrived, I discovered […]
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