Pandemic Story

Shnooks She felt a soft pat on her leg. Shnooks’ claws were tucked into his paws, but he needed something and needed it now. “Hungry? Want some wet food?” The black cat blinked, and his pink tongue limned the matching triangle of his nose. She stroked his black fur and tickled his ears. “Funny cat. C’mon. Yum-yum time?” Shnooks followed Gerty into her little kitchen and sat primly by the sink. She took a can from the refrigerator and turned on the hot water tap. Shnooks licked his white paws and wiggled his rear while watching her warm his chicken … Continue reading Pandemic Story

Plague Diary

Not that my case is unique, but during these long, draining months of Pandemically-Paused Life, I find solace and relief whenever I doodle or hone a Gerty drawing. Today I looked through my collection of drawings and found some to share. Each one addresses Gerty’s reaction to or choice concerning COVID-19 in her idiosyncratic way. Gerty is slimming down and has embraced a more active life. Is she reflecting my enthusiasm for frequent early morning walks along the shores of our magnificent Lake Michigan? Could be. Continue reading Plague Diary