"Phew. Sure beats skulking around on the street, scavenging for food."
I don't know if they find me or I find them...Either way, I do believe it's kizmet. As I was driving home from Whole Foods on Easter Sunday to procure provisions for a picnic, I spotted a cute cat in my neighborhood, skulking strangely as she crossed the street. It seemed as if she was [wisely] terrified of the traffic; she didn't have the confident trot of the neighborhood ferals. I tried to entice her with food. Although she did not run away, she hid her head in a basement window gutter, like an ostrich hiding its head in the sand. I carefully approached her and she let me pick her up. Within 2 minutes, she was purring like a little motor. She seemed utterly relieved. I took her inside and gave her some food and water [much to Bossa Nova's aggressive disapproval].
"Why would someone would abandon a kitty as cute and sweet as me?"
How appropriate that I found her on Easter Sunday, a holiday that symbolizes rebirth and renewal. I named her Bunny. I'm not sure what exactly happened to Bunny that led to her being out on the street, but one thing's for sure: she is not feral. She is totally comfortable with being held, and definitely enjoyed the human touch. She might have been abandoned. [Yes, it happens more often than you think]. It's also possible that she ran away, but given her personality, I doubt it.
"The cat carrier is not as scary as I thought it would be."
I drove her over to Lois' Cat Rescue. Tomorrow, Bunny is scheduled for a feline leukemia test and the usual shots. They'll also shave her belly to see if she's been spayed, and if not, she'll also get fixed.
"Oh boy! Lois says I can hang out with all the nice kitties and eat wet food when we get to her place!"
Bunny is friendly, calm and quite petite. I don't think she's full grown. She also has beautiful tortoise-shell/fragmented markings. [Dr. X thinks she looks like a Picasso!] Lois says she is doing amazingly well. If you'd like to adopt Bunny, please leave a comment with some contact info. Lois is also housing other fabulous cats and kittens who desperately need -- and deserve forever homes.
Just back from a trip to California. It's a lovely state. Prior to this trip, I had only seen the Los Angelos metropolitan region on business, so I felt blessed and lucky to see more of it.
Central California reminds me of Italy complete with rolling hills and endless vineyards. I could go on and on, but since a picture paints a thousand words, I'll leave you with photos.
The mission at San Juan Bauttista, where I also saw the San Andreas Fault.
Seurrat-like meadows dotted with a rainbow of ranunculus, at Flower Fields, near San Diego.
Balboa Park in SanDiego. Lovely--and I only experienced 1/10th of it.
Sunset at the Chart House in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, near Encinitas.
Hummus trio at the Chart House--red pepper, edamame, and traditional.
Breakfast burrito at Ki's.
I had a great day hanging out with Karen in and around San Diego, one of my BFFs [and whom many of you know from the Blogosphere], and her sweet rescue dog Chloe. Karen is the most amazing person: kind, patient, loving and caring. I have learned so much from her and cherish her friendship. Oh, and she's also an awesome tour guide!
Karen took me to see the seals in LaJolla. The moms have their pups in this little cove. So beautiful to watch them. This was my favorite California moment [First time I've ever seen seals in their natural habitat!], and I have 100 photos/videos of the seals to prove it!
Chloe looking down at the seals...
We grabbed lunch at Karen's co-op in San Diego and enjoyed it down in her car since we were pressed for time. Vegan Mac-n-Cheese with Dill. Nummy.
Still in California cool mode, last night, I was inspired to throw together some improvised veggie tacos, made with beans, frisée, avocado, corn and chipotle salsa. So easy.
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