(no) Izzy Tizzy

 The birds must be loving this mild winter.

Snow?  What snow?

Winter Storm Izzy gave Indiana a wide berth, so we only got about a half inch of snow.  Just enough for a few snow tracks!  Even if they're just Claudia's.

A little bit of accumulation in cozy places...

...and gone in a day.  We've mostly had rain...

...and nights juuuuuuust cold enough to keep a skim of ice on the front pond...which Claudia appreciates!

As she appreciates her porch house, perfect for nights that aren't cold enough for the garage heater.  We added some old bedding for extra insulation, and she loves it!

It's been warm enough for a little bit of hiking, which I've greatly enjoyed.  So much fungus in the winter, easily overlooked in the summer.

At home, we're at the six week mark with Calliope.  And, while she does occasionally sleep...

...she's mostly up all day, keeping an eye on things.  

She requires careful watching, because she and Tabitha...hate each other.  Daily growling, hissing, stalking from Tabitha, and if I don't separate them, Calliope will occasionally pounce.  She doesn't have front claws, but it still terrifies Tabitha, who's a big chicken at heart.  It's stressful, and I'm still asking myself, "Is this what's best for both cats?  Are they happy?"  Right now, not really, but we're committed to giving it more time.  Maybe in a month, they'll be able to get through an entire day without a big confrontation.  Our goal for them is peaceful co-existence, and it's a good lesson for me:  patience.  And if they cannot and will not tolerate each other after months together, we will foster Calliope until we can find the right place for her.  She's a very sweet girl who just wants a bit of peace and quiet! But we're hoping that they can make it work.

Have a great week!