Why We Love Them

I was at my best friends house last Friday (Deb from One Single Minute blog) and we got to discussing our pets. They have a cat named Priss that is the female version of the cartoon character Garfield in size and attitude! When people come into their home for the first time they are "warned" about Priss and her attitude. If she likes you, all is well, if she doesn't then beware of a possible surprise attack! Deb told me that if Priss were a person she would not like her. Why is it that we find that good/bad kind of attitude cute in our pets, especially in cats it seems, but not in people? As we both agreed it must do with the fact that they cannot speak!:p

So, this week while she and her family are on vacation my son is house and pet sitting for them. Now my son has always enjoyed having cats as pets, he has had them since he was just 6 years old and all the cats he has met immediately likes him; all except Priss. Yesterday as he and I spoke on the phone I was informed that even though he had only been there a few hours he had been "attacked" three times already by her! I found this hilarious and the irony was not lost on me! He said there may be war before his time is up there! :0 I told him to give her a couple of her treats as a peace offering in the hopes of a peace fire and truce! :)

I am sure you pet lovers out there have similar stories you could share and can relate to the situation, so stayed tuned, I'll give updates on the saga and Priss and her "cat-ti-tude"!

Laughing,
Rhonda

Monday Mood

I woke up to a beautiful morning here in the south. Sunny but the breeze is cool and that is a very welcome change from the hot humid days we have been dealing with. Makes me think of those autumn days when it's so nice to sit outside in the evening enjoying a cup of hot tea and looking up at the evening sky with all the stars.

Reminds me that no matter what happens in my life, the seasons continue on and the joys of life continue to come and go. Even though I have been dealing with some life struggles, as we all do, there is always something to be thankful for if you will just take a moment to look around.

Soaking Up The Joy,
Rhonda

WWYD?

Over the years I have learned that there are grains of wisdom to be found in listening to others. It took some time for me to discern the wisdom from the folly but after many years of life experience I believe that I do much better, just not always 100 percent, but being human, the imperfection comes with the territory. :)

I am seeking some advice on the following: There is an issue between a married a couple that I know.The husband decided that they should take vacations/short trips in these forms; solo trips for himself, solo trips for his wife and then go on an occasional trip together. Since he devised this method he has gone on three trips alone within the last year and is leaving this weekend for his fourth solo trip which will be just over 2 weeks. He states that his trips are his down time from work and his decompress time. He has been at the same job for 11 years. She understands the need for some solo decompress time for a shore period (a few days) but is not in agreement with weeks at a time. So, for the happily married couples out there I ask; What Would You Do?

Rhonda

Through The Tests

My best friend and I decided to start blogging together about a year ago and we were looking forward to testing these waters together. She is progressing well and after a recent talk with her about how she is doing I knew that even though I have been dealing with serious issues in my life that I need to get my head on straight and get dedicated to posting on my blog as well. I had in my heart the desire to help others with my posts and to share some of the life lessons I have learned throughout my life and I have let these struggles pull me away from doing what I had felt led to do.

I believe that the things I have been going through can and will be a help to others and I hope in time to be able to share what I have learned during this time and that others will gain wisdom from my words.

I want to update and add value to my blog, I would appreciate recommendations on updating and making my site more enjoyable from those of you that have some experience under your belt. :)

I know that as in everything in life I must practice to get better so I am warning everyone now that I have no clue what I may come up with to post but I hope it will be interesting anyway! :)

One Step At A Time,
Rhonda