There are times when things are difficult, and there are times when things are ok and great even. The real challenge is to keep the momentum going, whatever the circumstances, or at least try until you can no longer do so. Also, pace yourself so you have time to rest or relax. Despite the fall weather, my petunias in the backyard, as of today, November 10, are still thriving. I guess they will decide when they want a rest. In the meantime, they’ll keep on going.
We are dealing with historic rates of bad air quality, even before that Grace was having a little problem with her allergies. The veterinarian said to give Grace a quarter tablet of Clareton Plain as needed. The other day as a precaution I gave Grace her tablet as she lay on her favorite places, the red blanket under the back window. Grace opened her mouth wide, I threw in the pill, she closed her mouth and swallowed. There you’re done I said to myself. Grace continued to relax and I went on about a household chore. Yesterday, while straightening the ruffled red blanket – I found the unswallowed pill. Maybe Grace should be a taster for a high level person. Good fake Grace – next time.
Recently read a Washington Post article on cats made me think about Grace, the tabby, who I have worked for the last six years. She is at times cool, affectionate and demanding. Grace likes to chat and she makes sure her needs or displeasure are known. She purrs for those she is comfortable with that includes my family members other cities that she FaceTime’s regularly.
The Washington Post:
According to feline researchers, cats often get maligned as aloof and even spiteful, when many of them are quite social and eager to interact. — Read on www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/03/12/cats-behavior-misunderstood/
We are all working and striving for something better, but the rule is progress, not perfection.
A new year often represents a chance for a clean slate to start all over, but sometimes, we just need to keep going in the direction we have been going in – with a little self-encouragement and self-love.
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