Yee, another nice day; a little windy, but not too bad. Got almost all the books mailed, just a couple of orders I'm waitin' on, see how folks want their books signed. Quite a stack today, almost ten books.
And, I did get a good stroll, out ta see the bunch. Always good ta visit. Each one got their own way, but, seems they all appreciate me stoppin' by, even with the cooler temps and a little extra concern for the grass.
And, funny, how that works, they do have each other and it is some years now, they've all been together. And even with lions, bear and elk, they've likely worked out the details of who drinks when, who grazes where, safe spots for nappin' and likely schedules, for walkabout and vigilance. But, I'd say, even with all of those variables ironed out, with some degree of comfort, just the fact that I show up, with all my odd, human characteristics, to a one, they all give a little sigh of relief. And, a course, me too.
Somethin' about appreciation, heck even appreciatin' appreciation, the day, a moment in time, each other, it just seems to counteract the quiet worry that often creeps into our own individual little worlds. And for a moment we stop and notice, "hey now, ain't that good!". And, as wise folk have often point out, and I do firmly believe, what we pay attention to, it grows. So, ya, why not grow "good"; there's a career with a future!
Have a nice day!
Best,
jeune
It seems from your description that the familiar is comfortable, for horses as well as humans. Familiarity is reassuring. Novelty is disconcerting. Critters feel more comfortable when they know what to expect, and you have become part of the bunch's expectations. Kind of cool, that.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting all those books in the mail! Must feel great to check that off your "to do" list.