Nothing demonstrates dominance better than towering over someone, and I’m happy to say that life here is back to the way it should be. As any cat “owner” knows, we run the place!
For the past week, however, there was nothing to run. Yes, Those Two left me alone again and, despite daily visits from kind and loving pet sitters, I was pretty darn lonely. I tried my best to put a stop to the trip before it even got started, but my efforts failed and they were soon gone, leaving me to wonder if they would ever return, and, more importantly, when my next meal would be served.
Now don’t get me wrong — I’m glad my mamas had a good time. They work hard, and they like to play hard, too. They went skiing in Montana and their photos looked beautiful, though a bit too cold for me.
But I sure am glad they’re home again. Mama C is back to desperately trying to find a food I like, constantly opening pouches and cans, and Mama G is back to sleepless nights, afraid to disturb me after I’ve positioned myself snugly against her for a delightful rest.
For me, every day is a vacation, except when it’s time for theirs.
Oxbow's World 
Dear Mr. Oxbow,
The poignant look on you face amongst the luggage says it all. The anguish you endured because of your Mamas absence, even tho they explained where and what they were doing. No amount of loving by caretakers could compensate for your Mama C and Mama G. It really puts them in a tough spot. Have you considered that they are anguished leaving you as well? There will come a time when they are unable to travel, so they might as well take advantage of their youth and agility while they can. It is really important to get out of one’s zip code to renew, refresh and revitalize one’s spirit and outlook. ’cause like Dorothy says….”There is no place like home and Mr. Oxbow.”
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Oh Mr. oxbow I very much enjoyed visiting you this past week and look forward to seeing you again. Your game of hide and seek on Thursday was a blast but I won the game. I found you!! But then once you saw me you remembered how much you actually did like me. Thanks for the fun week.
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Thanks for the different perspective, Babs. And I’m looking forward to the next time, too, Julie! I’ll be working on finding some new hiding places in the meantime. 🙂
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