We are not born all at once, but by bits. The body first, and the spirit later; and the birth and growth of the spirit, in those who are attentive to their own inner life, are slow and exceedingly painful. Our mothers are racked with the pains of our physical birth; we ourselves suffer the longer pains of our spiritual growth. (Mary Antin)

5.13.2008

cats may have good eyesight

but they clearly recognize each other by scent.

Sunday night I decided that Celie's fur was just too stinky, and to give her a bath. I knew she wouldn't like this, but I did it anyway. She actually took it pretty well, once the shock of being doused subsided. She ended up smelling much better...to me, anyway.

Olive clearly felt differently. She sniffed at Celie and then hissed. It was as if a complete stranger had been let into the house. Two days on, and Olive still hasn't accepted Celie. They were such good playmates...I hope I haven't screwed that up for good.

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