May 30, 2017

Day 150 of 365, Tuesday. Today has been quite an eventful day, and I had quite a few pictures to choose from. But, since this is a photo a day, I had to narrow it down to one. However, I can still talk about all the events. First of all, when I was leaving for work this morning, three little kittens were hanging out in the basket on our front porch. Just what we don't need, more abandoned kittens. Luckily, the mother cat returned and still nursed them. By the end of the day they had disappeared.

Then, my aunt called early very upset that one of her cats had died, the one I call Sweetie Pie. After trying all morning to call her back and couldn't get her, I left work early to check on her. After talking it over, we determined that she had not been attacked by anything, but died of natural causes. It happens with farm cats. By the time I left, she had calmed down quite a bit. 

And lastly, but possibly most importantly, I have been remembering my grandmother today. When I was about 5 or 6, I distinctly remember asking her about her birthday. I can still hear her responding "The 30th of May." So today, in honor what would be her 104 birthday, I am celebrating with my version of a "cone of cream", a very small milkshake. Happy Birthday, Maw!

This photo is from the farm, near where Aunt Frankie buried Sweetie Pie. I think they are called Fire and Ice, and I just love them.