Critters

I love the word critter--the etymology, the way it rolls out of my mouth, but mostly what the word means and represents. While critters technically are all living creatures, I always think of fuzzy, friendly, huggable, living beings.

Here are a couple of my absolute favorite critters:

This is Darcy, my beloved cat named after one of my favorite characters in literature. She's been living with her 'lovah,' Ian, lately, my old roommate who graciously agreed to take care of her while I was on the campaign.
Ian sent me some feline love on Valentine's Day. She looks awfully comfy in her current digs!

And here's Rocky, a truly furry buddy who keeps me from getting too lonely during the days. (He is the fine pooch of Steph and AJ).


Time: 45 minutes
Place: Hilly Quarry
Weather: 30s, with mild winds
Distance: 4 miles
Feeling: My mind's not into it and the iPod stopped.
Overall grade: C-