Tonight when I was feeding Sunnybud in the sunroom, he stopped eating and laid in my arms for a few moments of quiet bonding. Then as quickly as he'd settled into my embrace, he just as quickly hopped up, grabbed a few more bites to eat, then headed off for his evening retreat...wherever that is.
So often I wonder just what is going on in his feral mind. How can he religiously appear every morning and evening for food and petting, and then just as expectedly disappear around the corner as if I didn't exist? How can he one moment settle to have my husband brush him and the next moment run when hubby moves his foot the wrong way? How can he enjoy the warmth and comfort of all of my winter accommodations one day, then the next sit on the patio in the rain for the entire afternoon and stare at the open door to the sun room?
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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Karen Rose Smith is an only child who delved into books at an early age. She learned about kindred spirits from Anne of Green Gables, solved mysteries with Nancy Drew and wished she could have been the rider on The Black Stallion. Yet even though she escaped often into story worlds, she had many aunts, uncles and cousins around her on weekends. Her sense of family and relationships began there. Maybe that's why families are a strong theme in her novels, whether mysteries or romances. Her 91st novel will be released in 2016.
Readers often ask her about her pastimes. She has herb, flowers and vegetable gardens that help her relax. In the winter, she cooks rather than gardens. And year round she spends most of her time with her husband, as well as her four rescued cats who are her constant companions. They chase rainbows from sun catchers, reminding her life isn't all about work, awards and bestseller lists. Everyone needs that rainbow to chase.
Karen looks forward to interacting with readers. They can find her at the links below.
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5 comments:
Awesome post. I love following your adventures with Sunnybud. He is quite a character.
Dogs do the things we expect them to do, but not cats. I guess that's why cats are such fascinating creatures. Because they are so hard to figure out is why I think so many people are intrigued by them. They are a continuing puzzle enticing us to solve them.
I love my unpredictable kitties. Every day brings something new and they keep life so exciting.
He is thinking that he Loves to come Home!
I love reading about Sunnybud. I have often wondered where he goes on his rounds. Too bad we can't put a camera around his neck to take videos! He is so beautiful!
I think that the survival instinct is so strong that fear of the unknown is stronger than comfort. It takes the patience of a saint to care for ferals but it's always worth the wait :)
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