portrait of a nose

life of Riley

we've found ourselves spending alot of time in the wilds of central Illinois of late. jesse's really loving the long walks around the lake, discovering all the new flora & fauna. he's been mistaken for kin by a number of deer. 1 which actually followed us at a safe distance for a number of yards before it realized that the creature at the end of the leash was a dog & not bambi. jesse takes this all in stride, though. curious but not overly excited by the unfamiliar sights, sounds & smells. I have to admit, that the walks are doing me a world of good as well. there's really nothing quite so therapeutic as a long walk w/your dog through peaceful scenery.

it's not all the Adventures of Grizzly Jesse, though. as you can see, he's taken quite nicely to the comfort of grandpa's leather sofa. it was a bit of a shock to us all the first time he lumbered up onto the couch. once he settled in, though, there was no going back to his spot on the floor. we all just simply had to adjust our seating arrangements to accommodate him. that's okay, though, as he's more than made up for this by amusing us all w/his crazy greyhound antics. he's really been a much needed distraction & comfort to us all during this very difficult time.

the choice is right under their nose

Yes We Can
put a greyhound in the White House!

lazy Saturday

portrait w/dish

oh, it is so ON!

the cat's, once simply curious about this creature that seemed to spend more time sleeping than even they could possibly imagine, are now down right indignant over this fact. they are currently in a heated battle, determined to wrestle the Crown of Laziness back from Jesse. I fear they are in for only disappointment & crushing defeat.

king of the road

careful...he's right behind you.

my biggest concern when deciding to bring Jesse home was how the cats would react to him. Sully & Ramona were both barn
kittens & at times still exhibit their strong feral instincts. instincts that have mainly been the uncontrollable urge to flee in situations they perceive as dangerous. I've been amazed at how quickly they both have adapted to Jesse's presence, though. their curiosity seems to be stronger than their fear. the cats are still wary when Jesse rises to his full height, but even then they are quick to return once they realize that he is no real threat.