A Creature WAS Stirring.
It Was A Mouse
The past few nights with Tito have been tough. Not much sleep again but it’s slowly getting better. I sat with him a long time last night just petting him as he finally went to sleep. There were no lights on, just a candle on the shelf next to the window. It happened very quickly, just a fleeting moment’s pause on a run back to the wall’s protection.
Every winter a couple of deer mice find their way into the old house for warmth, and remembering how low on the food chain I’ve been a few times in my life, I just haven’t got the heart to kick them out. It’s probably not a good idea to share too much of your living space with mice, but there’s never been a case of hantavirus in New York and all my cupboards are well sealed.
I wasn’t going to do anything for the “war on Christmas” this year, but that image stuck with me and this evening I thought why not. Why not share that instant in time when the world consisted of a man, his old dog and a mouse. It’s not much; I only had a couple hours, but please know that I appreciate all of you who have visited the site. Tito, the mouse and I, warmly wish you all…
December 25th, 2005 at 6:45 am
Many happy returns to you and Tito! Tell the old fellow to hang in there, and give him a pet or two for me and Kell! Thanks for being such a great friend, Carl. Happy Holidays!
December 25th, 2005 at 1:47 pm
If I had the money I’d hire you to paint my dragons. (”Paint my Dragons” The heartwarming musical of killing things and taking their stuff.)
December 25th, 2005 at 1:54 pm
Happy Holidays
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December 25th, 2005 at 2:19 pm
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December 25th, 2005 at 6:08 pm
Happy Holidays Carl.
December 26th, 2005 at 11:45 am
Glad Yule to you and Tito, Carl! Every good dog should have such a good friend.
Heck, so should every deermouse.
December 26th, 2005 at 12:24 pm
To you, Tito, and the deermouse– good holiday cheer and a wish for good health and easy sleep. Quite a lovely story, Carl. The kindness you show the deermouse should be writ large in all hearts.
December 28th, 2005 at 10:27 am
Merry Christmas. Your blog is wonderful!
December 28th, 2005 at 10:31 am
~Happy New Year!~
Best wishes to you and all those you love!
Your painting reminded me of a Christmas story …
maybe I’ll write it down … also in English
January 3rd, 2006 at 2:49 pm
And a belated Happy Holidays and New Year to you, Carl! All the best for 2006.
January 4th, 2006 at 6:34 am
I don’t know how I missed this post my first way-by around christmas. {sniff sniff}
My step-daughter has pulled tears out o’ my eyes quite a bit this season. I think sending her this picture will help show her how grateful I am for that.
Happy Holidays O’George
October 9th, 2006 at 2:35 pm
I am impressed by your work in the Mammuthus columbi Carl. I excavated a skull of that species about 50 km from where I live back in 1998, it feels great to see it reconstructed with this quality. Congratulations! Luis Herrera.