Merry Christmas
In our family, Christmas Eve is one of those times we’re able to get together with friends who are so close they’re family, and in recent years, it has become my tradition to make Cassoulet, which sounds a lot more difficult than it actually is, but takes a while to put together. I’m recuperating today and enjoying time with friends and family—I hope you are too. So I’m leaving you with Christmas greetings from the chickens, who are having quite the smorgasbord this morning.
Omeleta never misses a meal.
This is our dainty girl, Esther, who likes to take one lettuce leaf at a time away from the picnic table and munch on it before returning for more.
We didn’t have a lot of cucumbers today, but Leeda managed to corner the market on most of them.
Pickles, surrounded by salad.
Hope your day is fun, silly, and meaningful in equal measures.
We’re in this together,
Joyce
Hope everyone has a wonderful day . Joyce , thanks for all you do to keep us informed. I value you and this Substack highly. And it goes without saying that no day is ever a bad day for chicken pics !
I’m reminded of a ritual that takes place around my kitchen during feeding twice a day with 2 of my 6 cats; Eleanor and Muffin, who is feral. (Eleanor was named after my Aunt Eleanor because she was noisy and Muffin was so named because I was eating a muffin one day while watching him) While I prepare the food, Elenor waits in the dining room or living room as Muffin trots over and confronts her in a mild fight. Then they separate and Muffin walks through the kitchen through the other entrance as Eleanor confronts him again. This repeats several times until they recognize noises I’m making to indicate the food is ready and they both walk into the kitchen for the feeding. I often need to yell at them all to stop squabbling as the plates are being served. They are calling for breakfast gotta go or else. These cats were all once homeless around my house. Now they have a home. My New Year’s resolution to finish my manuscript and publish, “Katz on Cats and Other Animal Tails.” Maybe I’ll find a publisher this time.