Meg Evans

A feral cat got into the boathouse recently and had a litter of kittens under a workbench. When they were found, there was some confusion about what to do with them. One of our members, Jan Hill, capably took charge of the situation and made a comfy little nest for the kittens with an old laundry basket, a cardboard box, and some towels. Then she carried them outside carefully and put them where Mama Cat could find them, along with an open can of cat food. Mama found them right away, and I’m sure she enjoyed the food. A happy ending for all!

And here’s a cute cat story to go along with this post—hope you enjoy it:

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

This week I’ve been feeling cheerful when I wake up, free of thoughts about past worries. For whatever reason, they don’t seem to matter much now. Maybe it has something to do with the new windows letting more light into the house. Whatever it is, I hope it stays.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

With so many possibilities all around us, making choices is not always easy. In a world that is changing so quickly, often it takes some effort to get oriented. When I feel unsure of what to do next, I try to keep in mind that, generally, being kind is a good place to start.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

The window installation is almost finished, but the screens haven’t yet been put into place, and all the blinds and shades are still off. Walking around in a house with bare windows, all completely new and clean, has a very different feeling to it, as if I’m surrounded by possibilities that were not quite in view before. Now, I just have to find time for them—or, perhaps, allow time for them to find me.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

The window installers will be here next week, and I haven’t yet finished cutting back some overgrown bushes under my living room windows, which are definitely in the way. They went so long without being pruned that it became a daunting chore. I’ll get it done, though, rather than letting the sight of it intimidate me any longer—and the view will be much improved.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

I’m traveling again this week, giving myself time and space to let worries fall away. Although my job isn’t stressful, I find that too much time in a routine, without a change of views, has a tendency to narrow the mind’s focus and cause impatience. Trying to change everything is not realistic, but often a simple change of scenery, with touches of love and kindness, can make for a healthier perspective.

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”