So 4 days ago, a lovely stray calico cat appeared in my back yard.
I promptly exited the house, grabbed a handful of cat food, and wandered after her.
She saw me, and seemed like she wanted to be friendly, but was too nervous, and ran part way back into the woods behind my shed.
She looked back, and I plopped all the food I held onto the ground, and called "Kitty kitty kitty!!!"
And she ran up as fast as she could, and proceeded to devour every piece.
Then came the pets, and the purrs, and the cuddling, and the getting in the lap.
I asked my husband what he would like to name her if she kept coming back (since I have named practically everything else), and he said "Lyra".
(here she is being shy, still typing as I post pictures)
This message was edited May 19, 2009 8:16 AM
