Yes, a real blog post... for once

I met a neighbor this evening and am heartily glad of it. He introduced himself as Larry but failed to also introduce me to his brother Darryl and his other brother Darryl. The very errand for his introduction made me take a liking to him immediately. For Moocha Bella is in the later stages of her pregnancy, and he was concerned for her and her impending kittens. We talked at some length about what we could do for her, but for the moment we are waiting and watching.

But that O-ren gets along so well with Moocha is not far from the forefront of my mind. Perhaps she may get a roommate and then several additional and significantly smaller roomies in the near future. Moocha, I think, would be happiest to remain an outdoor mrow in the long-term, but she should get a little maternal refuge for the interim. Quite frankly, I can't bear the thought of her kittens chomped by a predator or squished by a tire. Once the kittens are weened, I'd like to have Moocha spayed and back on the porch, although perhaps she could come indoors at night if still so inclined. And the kittens, what do we do with them? I'd likely keep one, of course, but I wonder how many others I'll need to find homes for. And where will I find the means to do all this? Well, where there's a will, there's a way. And I've not got German blood in me for nothing!

In other news, Ashums and the J'nette (hellooooooooo) are in Springfield, MO, becoming familiarized with the campus, professors, etc. and registering for classes. Other than Ashley trying to tear the dorm room apart her first morning there (i.e., shower door), things are reportedly going wonderfully and exhaustingly busy. I'd called Jeanette earlier, so I knew a little of what was going on already before Ash called, but it was wonderful to hear The Toot's voice just a few minutes ago, telling me about her classes and what she's been doing on campus since arriving. I'm positively thrilled for her and can't wait until I can drive up to campus to visit her this fall. :)