Tiffany Painter

My husband was out of town this week. Anybody who lives with a fellow human knows how exciting it is to get the house to yourself. I love my husband, but I really enjoy not sharing the remote. And I love only worrying about what I want to eat, and when. There is a freedom to not having to answer to anyone else in the house. Well, any human that is. I still had roommates this week: one high maintenance dog and one needy cat. My two furmates like things done a certain way. Our days started early and with movement. No lazy mornings with a cup of tea. Their needs had to come first. They both needed to eat, one had to go outside to visit the yard. Then the daily walk needed to happen for the dog so the cat could have some quiet time. Once back from our hour of checking on things in the neighborhood, I could squeeze in some breakfast for myself while the dog enjoyed his morning Kong. It wouldn’t be long before the cat was crying for his attention. I then needed to provide him with a lap so he could get some cuddles in. But I couldn’t get too comfortable with the peaceful pet, because the dog would be ready to play ball at the park. So out again with him. Finally, around mid-morning, they both were ready to settle down for their rest time. I could then run around getting everything done that needed to get done for the day, in and out of the house. I was able to spend many afternoons working on my book revisions, but only after another trip to the park for the dog and sharing my work space with a curious cat. No chance of getting lost in creating because they were both willing to alert me when it was getting close to dinner time, and no, they could not wait just one more minute. So after more feeding and more playtime. I could finally sit down with the remote. Unfortunately, in the process of searching for something to watch I kept finding shows that I wanted to watch with my husband. It was a struggle to find something I didn’t think he would want to watch. Too much pressure with all that freedom. The dog couldn’t seem to settle down without everyone being home and the cat would get mad if I had to get up for something and took away his lap. It wasn’t very relaxing. I’m not sure who will be happier to see our missing roommate this afternoon. I hope he is ready to take the dog to the park because I need a nap, probably with the cat.

4/1

fresh haircuts for spring
ready for season of growth
color change comes next

4/2

sunless chilly nights
April showers turn frosty
when sun looks away

4/3

follow laughing sound
not alone, just overhead
what is so funny

4/5

tree of leftovers
last seasons foliage clings
past expiration 

4/6

first flower to show
after winters long slumber
sprouted out of earth