Sunday, May 31, 2026

Thankful


So thankful that Noli (Cannoli) is back! Friday evening he followed Otter and Jenny off on a little toot. They came back before dark but he didn't.

Justin went looking for him to no avail. And the next morning, still no Noli. We texted neighbors and Claui put his picture on FaceBook.

It's awful when a pet goes missing. A great heaviness descends and you imagine worst case scenarios. A neighbor mentioned having seen a bear recently and and, as the hours dragged on, that kept nagging at us. Noli is a sweetie-pie but would he have the sense to get away from a bear?

But then, oh joy, early yesterday afternoon Noli sauntered into his front yard, apparently undamaged by his night out. 

And there was great rejoicing.

Another thing I'm particularly thankful for is that,  after an operation,  my and Josie's friend Sandy has gotten some measure of relief from terrible back pain.

And, as long as I'm being thankful, the judge's order to remove the stain from the Kennedy Center is delightful. As is the news that artist after artist is declining to perform at POTUS's 250 event. Hoorah for them! 

May there be more good news soon!

 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad Noli returned on his own. I'm sure he was famished and exhausted. I hope he wasn't covered with ticks!
Bless you for caring about my ordeal with crippling pain. I am halfway to full relief, with just one more surgery ahead, and I can't express how good that feels. Friends like you got me through it, you never once told me to stop whining, and I love every one of you more than I can say. You have shown me what true friendship and caring is.
Yes, the legal turn in the First Felon's fortunes is a delight! And so good for our country.

Sandra Parshall said...

That was me above. 😀 I once again neglected to identify myself to Blogger.

Anvilcloud said...

It's good to get some good news every now and then, and good for Sandra.