Wednesday, October 31, 2012

A Gray Day, a Gray Cat, and a Cup of Tea

Today is one of those chilly, autumn days when I'd like to just sit by my window with a hot mug of tea and read a book. I had other things to do today, but I did take some time to start my day quietly. Before turning on my computer, I made a pot of white tea, picked up sketchbook and pencil, and scooped Silver onto my lap.

With hot tea to warm me inside and sketchbook to help me see the beauty outside, I ran my fingers through the velvety warmth of Silver's fur, watching the Chickadees, Titmice, and Nuthatches coming and going outside. The bird (and squirrel) traffic at the feeders was steady and enthusiastic, perhaps making up for lost time during the storm, perhaps just increasing because the days are getting cooler. I sipped my tea, sketched my birds, stroked my cat, starting my day with a few minutes that transformed the gray of the morning from dull to cozy.

Feeder visitors- blue gray colored pencil and ballpoint pen
Silver is curious, as always
She'd drink it if I let her, but now I won't! This cat is never boring.


1 comment:

Terri said...

Meant to tell you that I love the new set-up in the kitchen. What a great place to sit, watch the birds and meditate!

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