Last night when I went to let Keil Bay out of his stall after his dinner, there was a huge and lovely writing spider with her web right at the handle of the stall door - there was no way I could miss it.
At first I took her presence as a sign that I needed to write about Keil Bay. Then, that I should write about the horses instead of the novel. Then, that I should just write, period. It has been a dry week in that regard. But finally, I wondered if perhaps Keil Bay has a book in him, something that might be snatched up by HBO and made into a series, putting me into early retirement and the Big Bay into the limelight.
Later in the evening I was in Rafer's stall. His mood was very perky and mischievous, and he gently butted me from behind as I was fluffing his hay pile. This morning my good friend emailed to say that last night, the entire Reiki group she leads sent Reiki to Rafer Johnson! I think it worked!
This afternoon I managed to get the camera out in honor of a USPS delivery that arrived after lunch.
Check out Rafer Johnson's Wall of Love!
He has a beautiful card from his family of origin: Ken, Marty, and Redford. Inside, the card says "Heal." What a perfect mantra for a donkey growing new bone!
He has his branch to de-bark, his Jolly ball, his lick ball (in the white tub to keep out flies and ants), and a cardboard box full of balled up socks (they even have horses on them!)
But, the piece de resistance is the new Sheaffer poster that came today. The caption says: My excellence confuses you.
Perfect!
And as you see, Rafer Johnson was thrilled. He took a moment to pay homage to his good cyber-friend Sheaffer.
Even Keil Bay came to check it out!
I also got a Sheaffer mug for coffee. Head on over to Sheaffer's place and you can follow the link over there if you'd like to support donkey rescue.
i love a good rainy day... we had some wicked storms yesterday (and my internet went out a few days earlier from a storm,) but today was sunny and cool for a nice change, and the horses were feeling it!
ReplyDeletedon't think i'd know a writing spider if i saw one (but then i usually try not to look! me and spiders try to stay out of each other's way...)
he's one lucky donkey - can you come and decorate my little office at work so i don't get bored? ;-)
Did I ever smile at the pictures! Sounds like things are moving in the right direction over there. And the rain did make for a very un-productive day at my house. Nice.
ReplyDeletejme: What we call "writing spiders" down here are often referred to as garden spiders - the yellow and black ones that make the zigzag patterns in the center of their webs.
ReplyDeleteI have always been terrified of spiders (although at the same time somewhat fascinated by them - and totally in love with Charlotte from Charlotte's Web).
I'm still not able to deal with the really big ones, but I can now walk through a web without freaking and the ballerina spiders in the house are under my protection. :)
I think it was when they came to represent writing/creating for me that I was able to feel some camaraderie with them.
I would love to decorate your office with anti-boredom in mind, but I doubt you'd get any work done if I did - :)
Mamie - glad you enjoyed the photos. I had a blast taking them.
ReplyDeleteAnd we have yet another day of rain!
It's such a different season than last year's, with the milder temps and regular rain.