For years, every morning, I drank
from the Blackwater Pond.
It was flavored with oak leaves and also, no doubt,
the feet of ducks.
--Mary Oliver's "Mornings at Blackwater Creek"
It's my favorite poem and my favorite orange stripey. Thursday doesn't get much better than that.
I have like a cabillion shots of Hobbes drinking out of the pond that day. He was just so funny approaching the water, sneaking up on the frogs, hoping to hear a plop and a splash. He stood there for a bit, watching the fish, I think, and then he finally drank--stopping only when he saw something move out of the corner of his eye.
Everything in life is an adventure for Hobbes--from drinking out of the pond, to chasing butterflies. It's no wonder he enjoys life--he appreciates the little details. It's amazing how he doesn't tune out a thing--only me calling him inside.
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That's our boy. Caught one of our cats this morning eating the dog's food. Probably why he weighs 50 lbs. Or looks like he does anyway. He must be having a snack before breakfast.
Adventure surrounds us. We have but to see it and revel in its presence.
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And probably the butts of ducks too. ;)
It is amazing to watch cats take everything in, their lives are so adventurous.. unless they're the grumpy type then they're just grumpy.
Yes some cats do have selective deafness:)
Cute photo of Hobbes! Kitties can teach us so much about getting all the joy out of life we can!
He has no worries; he is well housed, well fed and well loved. We could all ask for nothing more.
ps: all scents requested available. Thunderstorms passed by about 3AM
Glad they are gone....
We all need a little 'Hobbes' in us, don't we?
Lovely photo!
Sweet post...
Hobbes is a great companion. I feel sad that I can't have a Hobbes of my own, but cats make me sneeze.
He really is a unique cat. And that is a great poem!
I think we should all approach life like Hobbes does
Helene--Hahaha! Poor kitty--he was probably STARVING!
Chuck--Yeah. I wanna be like a kid again--or Hobbes--and notice all that little stuff. Do folks even notice caterpillars anymore?
Casey--And frog poop. :) But I'm thinking that's what gives it taste.
Mary Ann--Oh yeah. He can act like he doesn't hear me two feet from me!!
Beaded Tail--They sure know how to enjoy life, don't they? And naps. They sure enjoy a good nap too.
Pricilla--You are right. And he has never known harm or to be frightened. He has a good life. :) I'm very excited to get my goat soap!!! Thank you.
Tracy--We sure do! I try, but work gets in the way most days. :(
Grace--Thanks, Grace.
Marilynne--Oh, you can just enjoy Hobbes this way. You wouldn't want to be too close--he sheds!
Sharkey--Do you like Mary Oliver? I would think you would with all the nature she has in her poems. There is more to that poem--it is my favorite.
Ann--No kidding, but work has a way of ruining the cat zen for me.
My grand kitty, Amelie also loves life. She has a routine. When I wake up, she runs to the bathroom sink and sits in it until I turn it on for her to drink. She drinks like she hasn't had anything to drink in a long time. I just love the antics of kitties!
He is so adorable. He just likes to hang out with the froggies.
I love how Mary Oliver captures the essence of nature in her poems.
Sammy doesn't go near our pond - our ducks living in it defend their territory pretty well :)
I love the photos you post of Hobbes. Have you ever considered selling them?
Awww.... the life of a cat... ;)
xo Catherine
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