Grandma was loading things in the car. I was by the door, ready to jump in, when she quickly turned and walked to the road. She was taking pictures of Mt. Hood in the distance. “What’s up?” I asked. She turned to go back to the car. “There’s someone on the other side of that…
Month: May 2020
30 No Bull
It’s been an exciting week, starting with Grandma waking up to the bull named Dieman (pronounced “demon”) in the backyard. I was in the livingroom and heard her pull back the curtain and say, “That ol’ devil is in my back yard!” Lady, whom Grandma suspects might be an angel (because she doesn’t kick me)…
29 Mother’s Day
This is the first year that I’ve been with Mother Toto on Mother’s Day. She’s a stay-at-home mom now, but it’s only because I’m now her stay-at-home-son. It’s been an adjustment for both of us. She was napping on the couch one afternoon. When I approached her, she growled, without even raising her head or…
28 The Kingdom of Heaven
It’s been a busy week. As you know, I was deputized to keep an eye on The Farm. That means I make my rounds to check on everything. I had a real thrill that I’ll tell you about at the end. But first I’d like for you to meet my Ladies-in-Waiting… Grandma says I never…