Cozy Smokey
Photo by Amy LV
Students - This week, my husband and I took a little trip to Murray Brothers, a nearby garden center, to purchase a pink-flowering rhododendron and a couple of periwinkle delphinium for our yard. When we approached the counter to pay, there was Smokey again, snoozing away, making our day that much cozier and happier. I asked if I could take his picture (he did not wake) and knew that I must write about this soft boy. Even though Mark and I have shopped at Murray Brothers many times, each time we smile at this kitty who dozes so dreamily on the counter, seemingly unaware of his many admirers.
Our days are peppered with small joys, and teaching our eyes to watch for them is very important. It is possible to walk through the same day with eyes for good or eyes for bad, and by looking for good, we not only feel better, but we can better help to bring more good into our world.
My suggestion this week is to look for those small joyous surprises that make you smile inside. Consider writing about one of them. In this way, you will grow that joy inside of you. You may even find ways to radiate it out to others.
Here is another picture of that sweet Smokey.
Curled up Smokey the Cat
Photo by Amy LV
And yes, of course we donated a little to the Smokey Care Fund.
Everyone Takes Care of Smokey the Cat
Photo by Amy LV
Tabatha is hosting this week's Poetry Friday roundup over at The Opposite of Indifference with a wise and lovely poem by Laura Purdie Salas. Each Friday, all are invited to share poems, poem books, poetry ideas, and friendship in this open and welcoming poetry community.
Thank you to the folks at Murray Brothers for brightening so many gardeners' days...and thank you to you for all of the ways that you bring happiness and kindness into the lives of others.
xo,
Amy
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Oh, Smokey! I love a good shop cat. There's a bookstore near us with a gaggle of confident kitties that seem to own the place. :)
ReplyDeleteI love MOST OF ALL that the community cradles this bundle of smoky softness in their hearts and cares for their kitty. May we all do our job of sharing peace so readily!
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