It is interesting isn't it how people seem to be divided as to whether they like cats or dogs? For myself I am very fond of dogs and don't feel affinity with cats. Cats seem to be very independent and pursue their own lives without taking much notice of their owners, or anyone else for that matter. I feel really sad not having a dog but living in a town house makes it too difficult, with dirty paws from constant walks to contend with.
From the diary of James Woodforde, February 1st, 1799 in Norfolk
'Very hard frost with much snow and very rough easterly wind.....I don't know that I ever felt a more severe day. The turnips all froze to blocks, obliged to split them with beetle and wedges, and some difficulty to get them on account of the snow - their tops entirely gone and they lay as apples on the ground'.
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A bit different from this February then. I wore a cotton dress yesterday and felt just about right.
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Something Touching
What is it about houses I visit
that catches me in the throat?
Jennie's four antique bears
sitting in the rocking chair,
orange flames brightening the room
a view over the Evenlode valley,
sweet smelling logs
and ginger biscuits, chocolate coated.
A happy cat, treacle-coloured eyes
strolled about, chose a chair
then curled up, slept.
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Very best wishes, Patricia
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