Zen Puss – Photo: L. Weikel

Zen Puss

Never underestimate the ability of things to go sideways when you least expect it.

That said, I’m trying to maintain my sense of humor. OK, maybe not a lot of humor. How about perspective? Yes, that might be more accurate.

I’m definitely not finding myself feeling a lot of hilarity at the moment.

However, I have to figure that I took this photo of Cletus this morning for a reason. I am finding it impossible at the moment (for whatever reason) to access the photo I was going to write about tonight. So…I’m going full Cletus.

A Model of Serenity

Maybe those of you who are reading this post (whenever you end up reading it – either minutes from when I post it or a year from now) need to see this usually oh-so-cranky cat exuding this palpable air of calm repose. I mean, really: check it out. Even the position of his paws is zen-like.

Funny thing is, he’s been particularly irascible lately. I’ve been chalking it up to both a cold (he’s been sneezing) and the appearance of two feline ‘cousins’ for a few days. It’s been so bad that he even deigned to sleep on our bed this morning, which is when I managed to snag this shot.

Full Cletus

If you notice yourself feeling a little edgy over the next few days, try going ‘full Cletus.’

You might even find a peace that leaves you purring.

(T-728)