Grayced and I awoke this morning to a covering of snow! I’m very fond of various herbal teas. This morning I had dandelion leaf and root tea. Later today, I will have green tea. Then early evening have my very favorite of all times tea: Earl Gray Bergamot. I think I’m all warmly teed up for the day … are you?
Grayced is already sound asleep, tucked against me. As I give him a good dreams ear rub, I realize once again how small a cat he is. Time to stop the meandering thoughts and breathe a meditation that each being can be warm this frigid night.
peace and grace, Doc Ellen
Grayced the Cat has settled down into my lap as I am checking the weather report for the night. The forecast looks very cold and very snowy all about. But here inside, the two of us together and quiet, it is warm. We both ask that each of you be safe, be warm and settle in for a peaceful night.
PSA: as a veterinarian I have been following the avian influenza H5N1 (bird flu) problem. I wanted you to know that not only is the influenza killing birds – nationwide over the past 2 years, we’ve lost over 660 BALD EAGLES to it – but that the bird flu is being transmitted to CATS both through raw milk and now certain cat foods. The link below will help you know if the food you are feeding to your companion might be contaminated.
https://apnews.com/article/cat-pet-food-bird-flu-oregon-recall-06e944714a3e703cf4913f88533c6a33
Grayced the Cat Night Prayer
now I lay me
down to sleep
near warmth of friend
as night brings cold deep
dear Creator please soon send
heart heat that is shared key
opening dreams of tranquility
Sometimes, when my day manages to go sideways, Grayced gently places his paw in my hand. The softness of pads, silken fur, quiet claws and purring presence is given without need of thanks on my part. We sit together … paw to hand to heart … world settling into serenity.
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