(Above, Fanny left, Lulu right)

I admit that the donkey sisters, Lulu and Fanny, have my number. They’ve had it for years now. When I pull into the driveway that starts their soft braying that is used only on me. Maria gets a higher and louder one.

I come over as if hypnotized and go into the barn and get them each a fat, thick alfalfa block. I hand one to Lullu, one to Fanny, and watch and listen to the wonderful sound of their crushing.

They have my number, it works every time.  Every day, all year round.

I am very pleased to be charmed by sweet donkeys.