It’s
time again for Succinctly Yours, a delightful meme offered courtesy of
Grandma’s Goulash. We are invited to play with the photo to create a story of
140 words or 140 characters or fewer. The bonus word this week was “disdain.”
Scampy was terrified of doves—strutting around the yard the
way they did, like they owned the place! And Lily viewed squirrels with
distain. Those nuts! 123
Squirrleo and Doviette’s love was forbidden. Both sides
would look on the union with disdain. So they squirrelled away moments to coo
to each other behind the lilacs. 139
I’ve
been struggling with more than the meme this week as our beloved Catsby is very slowly going downhill. The vet says there is no effective treatment and he won't recover, so we are making him as comfortable and happy as possible and hoping we will always choose the course of action that he would choose for himself. Right now I'm grateful he still obviously enjoys life, looking out the back door and "barking" at scenes much like the one pictured above. Again, I thank you for your good thoughts!
Animals have come to mean so
much in our lives. We live in a fragmented and disconnected culture. Politics
are ugly, religion is struggling, technology is stressful, and the economy is
unfortunate. What’s one thing that we have in our lives that we can depend on?
A dog or a cat loving us unconditionally every day, very faithfully. ~Jon Katz
The second one is my favorite. I'm sending love to you and Gatsby... your quote says it all.
ReplyDeleteLynn, that means more than you know. And I usually use quotes from what I call my "OCD Files," but this one I searched for and love because I agree with you - it sums it all up so well.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteNicely done Tammy, though I too favour the second. got distracted this week so missed it I'm afraid. Tomorrow.... YAM xx
Hope they were pleasant distractions, YAM, and thank you for visiting!
ReplyDeleteIf you found this week's prompt tough, I see no sign of it here. The tale of forbidden love was just too perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to play. I was fearing that I would be celebrating SY's 4th anniversary by myself.
Sorry, Grandma. I am experimenting with when to post. Am always telling myself I will get it together one of these days. In the meantime, thank you so much for offering this, and happy anniversary!
DeleteI have a feeling Squirrleo and Doviette like to dine in the same establishment, that quaint, boxy restaurant on top of a pole, known for its seed selection. Best wishes for Catsby's comfort.
ReplyDeleteHow did you know? There is a famous scene where Squirrleo gazes up at her while she's in that restaurant and says, "What light in yonder bird feeder breaks? Tis the east, and Doviette HAS SUNFLOWER SEEDS!"
DeleteI'm so sorry that Catsby is declining. Will be keeping you and him in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletePat
Critter Alley
This was the first message that arrived in my inbox after Catsby died. I appreciate it so much, Pat.
ReplyDeleteOh Tammy... I am so sorry for your loss. You should be comforted in the knowledge that Catsby ended his life as a much-loved creature.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sioux. He definitely was loved. Just wish it could have been longer...!
DeleteOh Tammy, I'm so so sorry for your loss. I know how tough this is. Please know I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers. And never doubt that you did right by Catsby. Any time we make decisions out of the intention of love, they are the right decisions. Do let me know if there's anything I can do.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Theresa. Your experience with your cats and congestive heart failure really did help so much. You said I would know when it was time, and I do feel like I did. In the end, that little bit of wisdom was what we all needed.
DeleteFirst, let me say I'm so sorry about Catsby. He had your love up till the end, and returned it full measure. You were both blessed.
ReplyDeleteThe first is cute, but the second is my favorite. As a romance writer, I had to go where love was blooming. :)