We set out to have a gentle day, and we did. I finished my Winston Churchill book, we found a great Indian meal in a private residence at Bennington, N.Y.
Two people showed up on the porch apologizing for being inappropriate but asking if they could meet our late donkey Simon, fortunately for them, Maria answered the door and politely told them he died.
Apart from the uninvited intrusion, they didn’t seem to care that there was a Pandemic going on, they showed up on our porch without masks or any covering.
I would not have been as gentle as she was, but they were gone by the time I got to the door.
I was angry at such thoughtlessness, I went outside and stood with the donkeys and got back to gentle and peaceful. Stuff happens, it used to be a lot worse.
It is a surreal time, and I think we both get tense about it sometimes. I blink sometimes trying to absorb it, but the donkey are grounding creatures, gentle and wise. They remind me to do good and remember what is important.
It was good to end our gentle day with those gentle animals.
There is so much love, and so much worry, each collides with the other like two great weather systems moving across the country.
This evening, I read some more and counted my many blessings.
Mr. Katz, First I would like to apologize for coming to your home uninvited and second for not warring a face mask . I’m not a person who would of ever think of doing that. EVER!! I have two rescue horses, and my one passed 2 months ago and I have never felt such deep heartache EVER!! It was my friend who brought your book to me. I’m truly sorry for coming to your home . I
Joan thanks for this message, I appreciate your graciousness and honesty,
I’m sure this was a difficult message for you to write, I completely accept your apology, so does Maria.
I admit it was disturbing to have strangers pop up on the porch, especially in the middle of the Pandemic, and ask to see Simon, who died five years ago. Not having a mask shocked me also. I see you knew it was inappropriate and I am certain you won’t do it again, to me or anybody else. Animal rescue is an emotional thing, it can carry us away.
It’s classy of you to write this message, and let’s just move on. We all do things we regret from time to time, I certainly have. Best Jon
Dear Jon,
I want you to know (if you don’t already) that I really appreciate your thoughtful comments. Of course that I agree with you about a lot of things helps! This is a verbal virual hug for you, plus an delighted appreciation of your sharing the rainbow photo. My sister (who lives with me) asks me to express her delight as well. Best wishes to you, Maria, the dogs and the donkeys and to all your fans, and also a wish that we could all move a little closer to courtesy and civility when we disagree.
That’s my one part-sentence sermon for today and every day. Blessings to all.
Mimi
PS I loved the poem too.
Smooch..https://www.bedlamfarm.com/2020/05/03/me-and-trump-pelosi-clinton-out-of-the-whirlpool/
? Jon Katz! When people, including my own family, think I’m “bad” . . . I just point them to you! ?
Thanks from da moose’s lodge to Bedlam Farm. }:- a.m. (anonemoose monk) aka PatrIck
True Confessions?!
Okay, I admit it, I’m fine with opening it all back up!
People have always gotten sick and died. I have an eternal perspective on that truth.
But please don’t scoff at me if I continue to wear my mask and practice social distancing. I am a geezer after all, and we are highly susceptible to croaking from this buggah ?!
Here’s the thing, I deplore all this hatred and division, it makes us emotionally ill, stressed out and stressing each other out!
But again, I still would like to see my grandchildren grow up a bit more, so excuse my mask. ?
We are pretty sure in our immediate family that the young folk (parents and kids) have had it, survived it, and are now immune? Not so sure about Patti and I, though we may simply have been a couple of those asymptomatic ones? We are pretty healthy and strong for boomers. ?? We are scientists and doctors too, so we base our decisions and lives on science and evidence, buoyed by faith.
I’m still gonna wear my mask though, at least when entering buildings or going to appointments. ???
For the record though, I believe our “fearless leader” has completely blown this whole thing, like he’s bound to do and has done his entire life! I don’t blame him though, he’s a broken little child just like the rest of us. Just never should be in an important leadership role, I know that based on my own personal experience. I’m a relatively good coach, but not general manager or CEO material, at least from my perspective on what those types should look and act like.
So yea, “Have Mask Will Travel”!
};-) a.m. aka Pops/Papa/Pat
Sounds smart to me, Patrick…