The Adventures of Mary Anne and Penny
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I stood looking at I had no idea what, Penny leased on my left, as we mulled over what it might mean for us. I glanced down at Penny who was relaxed but on alert. She moved her ears some, her tail was up but still. She seemed content to wait so it was up…
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As I thought about my day, I could not dispel the desire to go back to the Pond Place but, would it be there? I was afraid to try and afraid to not try. I hate indecision, it makes me crazy. Penny was sitting on my left, her usual place, just looking up at me.…
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Again, I find myself in a quandary, should I? Or not, or maybe, or why be chicken. Dang. But the desire to go is strong, and I am finding that I think about the Pond Place during my day. Bits of the landscape pop into my mind. When they do I realize I quiet a…
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Yellowy, Mr. Yellowy as I called him when i was old enough to be polite, was my first bear. He arrived shortly after my birth and spent his time in my crib. I know this because I have our picture on my family wall. He also remains with me to this day, up over my…
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I was a mass, or should I say mess, of indecision. Go, not go? Believe, I’m just nuts. Try, too scared. But if I don’t, then I’ll never know for sure. God, can you help me out here? Penny too had been ambivalent most of the afternoon. Up, down. Lay down, walk around. Sleep here,…
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It was the kind of day when everything was annoying. I even begrudged having to water the plants. I wanted to be left alone. I called to Penny and off we went, she unperturbed by my foul mood. When we stepped onto the path, I took a deep breath and was glad there was no…
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Today it was my turn to be eager. After last time, I wanted to see Jesus and to experience the connection again. I had planned my day and when the time came, I spoke to Penny who was sound asleep. But the moment she was awake, she knew and ran to get the leash. Out…
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The day was windy, dark with rain spitting along the sidewalk. My mood matched the elements. I wanted to spit on the sidewalk too. The usual monkey committee was in session in my head proclaiming urgency about matters that were not my responsibility nor did I have any power to do anything about anyway. But…
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I woke up remembering Little Mouse and the quiet time we had with him. Even as I remembered, I was gentled. Penny was still asleep beside me, but if I moved to scratch the itch above my left eye, she would awaken. She mystified me as how quickly she could go from dead sleep to…
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I was working upstairs on the computer entering data into iBank when Penny appeared. She often would come and see what I was doing and then go elsewhere, crawl under the desk and sleep, or sleep in the room somewhere. This time was different. She was whining, pawing at my leg, and then running to…