The dark fog and mist surrounds; like
a blanket that neither gave comfort nor warmth but, instead sends chill to the
very marrow. No essence is false if it is brought forth by the soul and
filtered through the heart. Yet where is the justice in this? If the blood that
gives life has turned gray and still no one bleeds.
The
door opened and small rodent carrying a large parcel stepped into the ihop.
The hostess did not blink an eye and looked down on the small furry
creature with it's carefully wrapped package that was bound in brown
paper and twine.
"Seating
for one?" She asked as she flipped back her blonde hair.
The
rodent looked up at her and grimaced a smile as only rodents have the
ability to do.
In
bitterness of trial. That feeling of unknown expectations arrives on the front
of treasured affections. It is true that all things that live become old
and die. They know this and shrink ever so slightly every hour upon the day
from the life that once was a shining path into the now of the forgotten. Where
the release of time is only a sigh.
The are subjugated to various chemicals, kept in fluorescent lighting, and often have their litter box misplaced by absent minded professor types.
They frequently become antisocial and rarely go to parties.
The only outlet that they have is to take up a hobby. Lab kats are very fond of yarn and will usually take up knitting large sweaters for family members.
It is a known fact that rabbits in the northwest enjoy their cup of java more than others.
At the same time they like to observe nature as it grows and changes.
Interestingly, the eating of carrots does not improve their eyesight and most rabbits wear corrective lenses or contacts. They have a phobia of lasers and usually avoid lasik surgery as a general rule.
It is a little stormy here at the old casa grande and we have snuggled in and made a big pot of Vietnamese Pho. For those of your not familiar with the Pho; it is like a beef and chicken soup with basil, bean sprouts, onions, and cilantro. Some hot chili paste and hoisin sauce are added for some extra spiciness. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon from our tree and it's ready to eat!