Happy Daylight Saving Time

I didn't lose an hour of sleep, but only because I overslept. I forgot to set my alarm. It will take while for me to adjust to the change, I think. At least I didn't forget to set the clocks forward.

The gray cat napped in the back yard for a while, but kept his distance. When I went indoors he came to eat and drink. I think he's gone into the shed where there's a box with a blanket in it. It will be a good place for him to recuperate, and stay out of trouble. This evening I bought a couple of cans of soft food, so he'll have a change from the dry stuff I usually leave out. I have to wait until I see him out there, though, and can make sure he's alone. If I just put it out, the other feral cat will probably come and eat it.

Another chilly night has begun. All afternoon the white clouds drifted, their enormous shadows dimming the woods then departing to let the sunlight sparkle on the green needles of the pines and the gray bark of bare oaks. Then dusk, and the moon was already risen, nearly full. The woods turned to silhouettes and the frogs began croaking. Any day now, crickets.

( Sunday Verse )