cuddly

“As soon as I saw that ample bill of yours I was smitten,” Paul said. “And when I thought about how cuddly your tail feathers must be, I knew it had to meet you. I admit that I was reticent to introduce myself to you, Paula, because I was worried about the heartache your rejection would cause me. But when you seemed willing to accept my affection for you, euphoria replaced reticence. Will you please accept this diamond-colored feather as a symbol of my love for you? I’d be the happiest pelican on the planet.”

“Paul, you are so sweet. Of course I will my darling,” Paula said.

“I can’t wait to watch you deliver our baby chicks you’ll carry with your bill,” Paul said, attempting to snuggle with Paula.

“Wait, what did you say?” Paula said backing away from Paul. “Deliver baby chicks? Oh my god, Paul! You think I’m a freakin’ stork, don’t you? Forget you, Paul!”

Written for the Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie Photo Challenge. Photo credit: Sarah Whiley.

Also for the Five Word Weekly Challenge, where the words are cuddly, diamond, euphoria, heartache, and reticent.

Di, at Pensitivity101, is our host for Share Your World each week. Here are her questions for this week.

1. What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “cuddly”?

2. Would you like to own an exotic pet? If so, what?

I used to have a pet snake that I would feed live mice to. Is that exotic? I think I prefer domesticated pets like dogs and cats. You know, pets that will cuddle with you. Snakes don’t do that.

3. If you were suddenly gifted £1000/$1000, what would you do with it?

I’d pay my gas and electric bill for the month of January. That should just about cover it.

4. Do you wear slippers at home?

I used to wear slippers before I broke my hip and needed a walker (and now a cane) to get around. Now I just wear white sweat socks inside. That way, it’s quick and easy to put on my step-in (no-bend) sneakers when I want to go outside.

Gratitude

Yesterday we were hit by an “atmospheric river” coming off of the Pacific that brought pounding rains and gale-force winds. I’m grateful that the damage from the day-long deluge at my house was minimal. Two potted trees were blown off our deck, a canvas sunshade that was on our wooden swing/play set that our grandkids use when they come over was torn apart by the wind, and a lot of tree and plant debris fell into our waterfall. Otherwise, nothing serious.