Early Night, I Hope

Deer visited twice tonight. The first time, I heard their hooves in the deep darkness before midnight as I stood on the porch. The second time, about three in the morning, I opened the door to let a cat out and noticed her peering intently into the darkness. As she stepped out, I followed, and heard the hooves again, at least one set scuffling in the dirt of the flower bed by the driveway, others clopping on the pavement. The cat probably got a good look at them, but it was still much too dark for me. I heard them leave, then noticed the dark shadow of the cat slink off the porch, going off to inspect the ground the deer had trod. I wish I could see in the dark the way the cats can.

Because of the dental appointment this afternoon, I'm going to try to get to sleep early today -- like right now! I want to be well rested for the ordeal. It is always difficult for me to sleep this early, but maybe with the sound of a cat purring, and thoughts of the cheshire cat moon grin rising through the eastern trees, I can do it.

Grin

All poked and prodded, and the news is that only the one tooth needs to be re-filled. That will be on October 30th. Then, a thorough cleaning on December 1st, the earliest appointment available, though I might get in earlier if there's a cancellation. After that, we'll see if I need any gum tissue sliced away. (There are a couple of bad spots, but they might clear up after the cleaning.) Not bad, on the whole. Now, I'm going to do nothing for the rest of the night. I've been a good patient.