Although we've yet to have any real winter weather, we've got our ice.
Low overnight temperatures create beautiful spiky sculptures that melt in the midday sun. But while they last...
...that gentle into a cheerful glow by breakfast. It illuminates our front door wreath...
...and throws our bare trees into sharp relief.
Our muskrats are warm and cozy inside their house.
Even though our apples are long gone, deer are still visiting.
And, because inside I'm still twelve years old, I'm doing Elf on the Shelf this year. I LOVE IT! Our elf is particularly mischievous, melting snowmen with hair dryers...
...leaving threatening notes...
...and many other tricks! It's so fun!!
We're two weeks in with our new cat, who finally has a name...Calliope!
Bah humbug!
In Greek mythology, Calliope is the goddess with the golden voice. The Greek pronunciation is Cal-lee-OH-pee, but I prefer the English way: Cal-EYE-oh-pee. It's so much fun to say! The Greek origin is nice, but truthfully, it's a name from my childhood, from a beloved children's series.
I've never forgotten it, so I'm happy to use it now! Calliope has finally stopped hiding from Borga...
Who let the dogs out?
...but things with Tabitha are a bit less smooth. We've been told to expect a long, slow road to tolerance. It's slow indeed. Some afternoons, they can be in the same room together, quietly. But mostly, Tabitha stalks and hisses. Calliope hesitates, sometimes hissing back. Cats are separated. Humans are exhausted.
You've never heard of Facebook? Okay, how about MYSPACE??!? Emphasis on the MY?!?
I can read Tabitha's mind:
photo courtesy of The Simpsons/Fox
...so I'm trying to be patient. Celebrating small victories and giving extra cuddles to both cats. We're hoping for some improvements soon.
Have a great week!
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