Monday, June 16, 2025

Lesson 903: Circus Life

 Hello, Readers.

The weekend began with a graduation party







and ended with a glow walk through the zoo.


It has been non-stop activity here at the Lamp Post.

I often refer to myself as a Ring Master


because I invite you all in each week
for a ticket to see my
three ring circus.


I think I meet all the qualifications
for the Ringmaster job.

Circus Ringmaster:
  • Role: The ringmaster is the public face of the circus, introducing acts, maintaining the flow of the show, and often adding their own commentary or performances.
  • Responsibilities: They may choreograph opening and finale sequences, ensure the smooth running of the show, and interact with the audience.
  • Noteworthy: Some ringmasters also act as the circus's artistic director. 
I very much enjoy my Circus Life.
I certainly have enough animals to 
care for and tame.

The number one question I have been asked this week is:
How is the cat?

Mr. Lamp Post rescued an abandoned kitten
at Whitford Park 
10 days ago.

The vet estimated little Whitford was 
only 4 weeks old upon rescue.
His eyes were glued shut,
sticky with infection.
He was limp
and nearly starved.


After just a few doses of antibiotics
his eyes opened--
but even more concern arose.


The Lamp Posters are happy to report
that with steady and continuous care
he's improving!


Little Whitford is very playful
and he can see!
He pounces and plays
just like any other kitty.


He is very lovable and friendly!


After another week of steady progress
the vet will give the green light for him to meet Gus.


I've had a talk with Gus 
and he appears to have a short memory.
He was rescued from a ditch
two summers ago.
King Gus told me 
he didn't want any peasants in the house.


I told him that this is America
and there are no Kings here,
and he's going to have to move
his striped rump over
and make room.

The second most asked question of the week:
How are you going to do without high school sports?

That has been one full and very busy ring
for many years.

The Lamp Posters will always be fans
and support the Huskies!

We polished off the baseball season
with the All Star Game.





As soon as Sam gave back 
his orange and black.
he picked up the
red
white
and
blue!

Ladies and Gentlemen!
Watch the American Legion Baseball Players
in Ring #!



Before I forget--
here's the Strawberry moon.
The Ringmaster likes her camera.

These were taken about 11:00 pm




The real beauty came at 5:00 am!
The Ringmaster found great reward
in looking at the western sky 
during Whitford's early morning feeding.




At the graduation party
so many people asked this:
What happened to the shoes?
Photos of Sam,
artwork,
and artifacts of his accomplishments
were displayed on the garage shoe racks.

That is a question the Ringmaster
will answer next week,
because I'm just too tired to write anymore.

Plus,
Natalie and I are on a targeted House Attack
beginning this week
and will share the method to our madness.

I am happy I didn't break my 14 year streak
with weekend blog posts!

Enjoy your week ahead, Readers.
I'll see you on Friday.

Eloise





Friday, June 6, 2025

Lesson 902: Landslide

 Hello, Readers.

Tonight is a shorter blog

after a BIG few days.

Eloise is tired tonight 

and my heartbeat is busy.

When my resting rate is over 100

it is time for me to stop

elevate my feet

and read a book.


This tick trick

works like a charm to

bring my big heart back to

the nice round 60 number

 where it usually thrums.



Therefore, 

tonight I will mix my photos

in with the lyrics of the Fleetwood Mac song

Landslide.

The Harbor Creek vocal ensemble

performed it twice this week:

at Baccalaureate 

and again at Graduation.

Here are some pics from

Graduation on 6/5/25

and Grandma's birthday on 6/6/25.

Oh, yes--

and our rescued,

possibly blind,

4 week old kitten

Mr. Lamp Post named Whitford,

after where he was found,

half dead,

lying in a bush.

I've got some great blog topics

in the upcoming weeks.

Readers will have to wait until

my Creative Meter is recharged

and glowing.

See you next week,

rested, 

ready.

and full of stories.

Now I'm headed back to 1870's Texas,

with Gus, Call, Lorena, Newt, and Jake Spoon

to a place called Lonesome Dove.


Landslide--Fleetwood Mac

CLICK HERE for song if you'd like to give a listen.

I took my love

and took it down,


Climbed a mountain

and turned around

And I saw my reflection

in the snow covered hills

And the landslide brought me down

Mirror in the sky

what is love?

Can the child in my heart

rise above?

Can I sail through the changing

ocean tides?

Can I handle the seasons 

of my life?

Well I've been afraid of changing

because I built my life around you

But time makes you bolder

and children get older

And I'm getting older, too


Goodnight, Dear Readers.

Happy, happy, sweet June!

Elosie