Zip has explored every inch of Bedlam Farm and the woods and marshes on our property. He never ventures off Bedlam Farm but has four or five warm, dry, and copy spots to sleep in. In the morning, he always comes out to greet me and Maria. Then he disappears until his morning and evening meeting with me.

Zinnia tries to chase him in the morning, but he sits there and waits for her to get close so he can swat her on the nose lightly, which causes her to turn and run. Zip is not a fighter, and Fate pretends to be tough but keeps her distance. Then he chases Zinnia a bit; it’s a game they play.

Every morning, I see him slide under the gate and into the pasture; he loves exploring the marsh.

I wasn’t home for our regular morning meeting, but we’ll probably get together this afternoon. Maria always hunches down to greet him; he is spoiled already.