A Walk And Two Peaches

Friday, July 07, 2023

My week has been tumultuous for having to say goodbye to a long-time, beloved pet after weeks of trying to help him fight an aggressive infection.

In my deepest moments of sadness, I surprised myself by wanting Peaches as my company. The often-noisy Cocktoo this time was quiet, seeming to understand my mood. He perched either on my shoulder or arm as we walked along a neighborhood street. Peaches listened as I spoke constantly, about us, about Ranger, and about passings, of loves, friends, and time.

I was trying to capture Peaches in a selfie when a “Hello!” caught my attention. Susie, my friend, and neighbor, had paused her bike nearby. She helped to achieve my goal by using my iPhone and capturing today’s header image.

She helped me more, by taking time to listen about my day. Those moments flowed into a larger and two-way exchange. We both have been too busy to hang out and took advantage of that moment to exchange doings and perceptions.

Susie might not like this photo, but it’s the real deal. She’s deeply thinking about what she’s explaining.

Showing one of the reasons that Susie is very cool.

Meanwhile, this selfie captures Peaches listening and being aware of our surroundings.

Dear Friends: Thanks for your emotional support through my pet loss. Diana