Wednesday, November 13, 2024

THE TRANSIENT FRIEND

 Gentle Readers . . . and Maxwell,

I was working in the yard a few days ago and needed something from the garage. I realized someone was watching me.

I went in and out of the garage for hours, grabbing various tools and then putting them away. He was always there. I got as close to him as I dared. His name is Buddy. We chatted. Penelope and Princess accepted his gentle presence without question or barking.


In the early post-Daylight Saving Time darkness, I bade him good night. 

He wasn't there in the morning and hasn't returned, but I left the door open for him. 





You are always welcome here, Buddy.

Infinities of love,

Janie Junebug

26 comments:

  1. Buddy would'a scared the shiz out of me at first! But then, yeah, I'd leave the light on for him.
    xoxo

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    1. I was surprised when I sensed movement and looked up to see him. It was a helluvalot better than seeing a rat.

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  2. So wonderful! Glad you got photos of Buddy's visit!

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  3. Awww! What a sweet owl! :) :)

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    1. So do I but it's been a week and no sign of him.

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  5. That is a great photo of Buddy. I wonder if he'll ever return. Hope you are doing well.

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    1. I read about owl boxes. I'd like to put one out, but it's not something I can manage now.

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  6. Oh that's wonderful! How amazing.

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  7. I so want to have owls at the farm when we move out there. You are lucky. I hope Buddy returns!

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  8. Hi Janie - he looks like a pointy-eared owl ... lucky you and I do hope he returns ... cheers Hilary

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  9. That is so cool! Owls are the best listeners. I hope Buddy comes back.

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  10. That is so cool! Owls are the best listeners. I hope Buddy comes back.

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  11. Awww. I love owls.

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