"Detail makes the difference between boring and terrific writing. It's the
difference between a pencil sketch and a lush oil painting. As a writer,
words are your paint. Use all the colors."
-Rhys Alexander
I'm sitting here watching Baby. It's interesting that anytime I watch Honey or Baby more than five seconds while they are sleeping they open their eyes. They instinctively know I am watching them! How do animals know this? It happens every time! Wow! They have an extra sense. My cats are little children of sorts to me. They can communicate their needs. When Honey wants fed she comes up and kisses me on the lips. She and Baby both can meow, "yes and no." and Baby can say, "Huh?" when I call him. This makes people laugh. I taught them yes and no so I would know if they truly wanted something. Before I ask them if they want something, I say for example, "Do you want brushed, yes? no?" They really answer me. Their yes is like a "myeah" and their no is like a "myoooh". Both of them. Honey taught Baby how to talk because she is very vocal. I tell them what I am doing during the day so that they understand. They do understand a lot of English - words and phrases like - I'm opening the window, treat, eat, bed, I love you, night-night, brush, I have to go out now, tuna fish, cat nip, etc. I think it's amazing what pets can comprehend and how much happier they can be when you spend time with them. They give you so much love in return.
I wanted to thank everyone so much for all the "Happy Birthdays" I received yesterday!! It was wonderful to open up my email box and have it full of e-cards!! Aww, thanks, guys!! J-Land is THE BEST!!! Thanks for making my birthday full of smiles all day long!! I had a good birthday. I had a quiet day with my boyfriend. He gave me a dozen red roses. Now wasn't that sweet?!! He gets a lot of points for that!
It's Saturday and time for "Wordplay!" The idea for this "Wordplay" was given to me by Krissy's husband, John. I wanted to discuss our favorite colors and what words come to mind when we think of them.
What is/are your favorite color(s)? What words come to mind when you think of this/these color(s)? Do these words describe you? and, do you seek to surround yourself with these adjectives?
My answer: Actually my favorite color changes from day to day. My favorite colors are usually red and blue tones. Sometimes I am in a green mood, too. I like muted colors. Today I like blue. How does blue make me feel? Calm, serene, centered, meditative, spiritual. I DO try to be calm and centered. If I'm not, then I try to do everything I can to center myself. I try to find a spot to be by myself and relax and meditate. I sometimes even think of the color blue or the ocean or put myself at the beach. a lake, or in the sky in my mind visually. When I am in a red mood I am feeling more passionate about life and more loving. I have more confidence and want to tackle more of life and be more assertive. Today I am in a blue mood. A happy, blue mood. What about you?
Have a good weekend and hope you are having a happy one! xox
Baby is almost two. Wow, he is growing up quickly. Baby and Honey still aren't friends. I thought that they would be friends by now. Nope. Baby still stalks Honey. Honey DOES NOT want to be friends with Baby. Honey is six now. She is the most gentle cat in the world and oh-so-sweet. Baby is a moose - a dog. He doesn't know he is a cat. Something very interesting happened a couple of nights ago. It had me smiling so wide. Honey was hidden somewhere in the bedroom. Baby came chirping, looking for her. He does this a lot. Baby has adopted the Maine Coon chirp from Honey(she is one-half Maine Coon). Honey leapt from her hiding place in the closet onto Baby. Honey then backed out of the room into the living room and waited for Baby to hide. A game ensued... Baby hid. Honey went looking for him. When she couldn't find him he pounced out onto her. They did this for about eight rounds. A game of hide-and-seek! It was the coolest thing I had ever seen!! Not only were they cooperating, they were having fun!! I laughed and laughed!! The first time they have had organized play. I am hoping not the last.
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