A Basket of Adorable – Harvey,
as told to Mieke Tazelaar
as told to Mieke Tazelaar
I have been wondering where my old friend, Monet, has been! Yesterday, I saw him, sitting in his basket, accompanied by his Mom, Judy. I hopped up to say hello, and he was excited to see me. He has long ears, too, but they flop down, rather than perk up, like mine. He is adorable, with those ears and white notch on the top of his head. He told me that he and Judy have moved from Arrowhead to live with Leslie, Judy’s daughter.
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(Hey, Monet, are those your long shapely legs, or are they part of the walker? A curious rabbit friend wants to know.) |
He is a great protector and watch dog for his mom, and quite proud of her. Judy was a star in the Arrowhead Radio Plays, especially with her character, Carol Quibble. Monet did not go to those performances, because only people were allowed. But I sneaked in for him, and gave him a full report. I am mostly invisible to humans, but can be seen by animals. I could tell him how fine and funny Judy was in those plays. I laughed so hard sometimes, that I snortled. *
For Monet’s sake, I also appeared (or rather, disappeared) at the Christmas concerts, where Judy sang a solo every year – White Christmas, accompanied by Pam on her cello. Judy has a beautiful deep contralto voice, and she brings the audience, and me, close to tears when she sings this song.
Monet was happy to be back at Arrowhead, taking a walk and greeting old friends. He has suggested to Judy that she comes back several times a week so he can ride in the basket and take a walk to sniff out the old territory. I hope so! I miss him, and Judy would like to stay connected, as well, with her human friends.
*snortle: 1) Combination of a snort and a chortle, often accompanied by a trajectory of coffee ejected from the nostrils. 2) Combination of a chortle and a snicker – not quite as volatile.
For Monet’s sake, I also appeared (or rather, disappeared) at the Christmas concerts, where Judy sang a solo every year – White Christmas, accompanied by Pam on her cello. Judy has a beautiful deep contralto voice, and she brings the audience, and me, close to tears when she sings this song.
Monet was happy to be back at Arrowhead, taking a walk and greeting old friends. He has suggested to Judy that she comes back several times a week so he can ride in the basket and take a walk to sniff out the old territory. I hope so! I miss him, and Judy would like to stay connected, as well, with her human friends.
*snortle: 1) Combination of a snort and a chortle, often accompanied by a trajectory of coffee ejected from the nostrils. 2) Combination of a chortle and a snicker – not quite as volatile.
Received 10-18-2016
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