To brush his teeth, silly. I did the research, and it’s true. Cat people also know this, but I didn’t. The vet says his teeth are great.
11 March
Why Does Zip Chew Stems Often?
by Jon Katz
Bedlam Farm Blog Journal by Jon Katz
11 March
Flower Art Photos, Back In The Sun, I Love The Light, It Lifts Up My Spirit, Flowers Need It As Much As I Do. Come And See.
by Jon Katz
It’s been months since I could get outside with a flower and my camera in the sun—it’s been too cold, wet, and windy. Yesterday and today were a joy, but I want to make time to fill my cup. It’s great to be out there in the sun and experimenting with the light, my favorite thing.
11 March
Today, Tuesday, Sarah’s Stocking Up On Breakfast: Coffee And Tea, Urgent Item: Pasta Roni
by Jon Katz
Sarah is working to stock up on the items she needs so they will be on the shelves for more than a few hours or a day. We’re on a roll. Thank you, and thank you from the hundreds of people who are grateful for your generosity. Few things make me feel better than helping hungry families get food. It is a gift to the heart.
Sarah asks us to keep sending coffee and tea today; see below. Above, you have filled the shelves with hand soap and shampoo. We really appreciate this.
(Thanks for the messages; keep them coming. The volunteers want to know where you live.)
Sarah’s items for today:
(Above, hand wash and soap for the shelves. They are complete for at least a week. Thanks.)
Fresh Donut Cafe Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 12 Oz. (Pack of 3), $15.01.
Sarah’s Urgent item for today:
Pasta Roni Garlic & Olive Oil Vermecelli Mix, 4.6 Ounce. Boxes, Pack of 12, $17.76.
Thank you for the food you bought.
You can look at the Amazon Pantry Food Wish List anytime by clicking on a link or the green button at the bottom of every blog post. Some people are “adopting” food items and buying them in substantial amounts (more than one). That makes a massive difference to the pantry. Thank you.
11 March
Out In The Sun This Morning, Zip Ay My Feet, Sun In My Face. Bliss.
by Jon Katz
I have the right to be happy and find peace in my life. It’s not up to them; it’s up to me. I look inside, not outside. The Peckerheds can sting or annoy me but can’t knock me down.
Zip and I are working together now that it’s warmer. He likes to lie in the sun at my feet and then nap there. Seeing him there is nice, and I’m grateful he feels safe enough to sleep at my feet.
Soaking up the sun.
I asked St. Joe to ease up on the cold and bring some warmth. He did.
10 March
A Beautiful Afternoon. The Jon/Zip Flower Photography Team Was Reunited By The Sun
by Jon Katz
For months last year, Zip and I met every morning. He decided to become my partner in flower photography, and I loved that; it meant a lot to me. He watched me while I took my photos, quietly and patiently waiting while I worked. He was watching over me.
But the winter interrupted it. It was too cold for me to sit outside, and Zip spent some of those arctic mornings in the woodshed above the kitchen or his warm cat house in the barn. The team broke up for a few months, and I missed it.
Today, the temperature was in the 50s. I was fine in a sweater outside, and Zip appeared and sat quietly while I snapped away (see below). Then, I came over for some neck and head scratched. After a few minutes, he fell asleep right before me, and I rubbed his belly for 15 or 20 minutes. It was as if we never stopped. We’re not entirely out of winter yet, but I felt Spring today.
It was a pleasure to have the team back together. Zip and I are somehow on the same page. We don’t need words; we understand what each other wants. I can’t remember life without him.