This is my cat, Princess. Alas, Princess is no more. I found some fur clumps in my backyard, last fall, that were orange, black and cream. Yup, you guessed right. She's been eaten. (I live in a rural setting.) So this is a tribute to Princess. May she rest in peace with Chippy, the Chipmunk.
This story begins with Princess overseeing the daily gardening chores, as she rests upon a stack of slate. Quite suddenly, she jumps to the ground and runs over to the Barberry bush beside me. There was a chipmunk.
Predator
Prey
As time went on, I watched Princess chase this chipmunk around the garden and under the bushes. By this time, I had given the little bugger a name... Chippy.
Several times, I caught Chippy fooling Princess, unintentionally...
And at that time, I thought... 'Oh this is so cute... Hide and Seek between Princess and Chippy.
Then, things turned a little more frantic. Chippy was smart though, and avoided getting caught.
Eventually, I became distracted with my flowers and stopped photographing the two. My Irises, Orchids and Azaleas had me and my camera lens, mesmerized.
Alas, it was time to leave the beauty of my garden and go into the house. I called to Princess and she followed me in. I saw no sign of Chippy, so I asked her, "Where is your friend?" No response.
I gave her some water in her bowl and headed to the back deck to water the outdoor plants.
There was Chippy!
So, wherever you are, Princess, I hope you and Chippy are playing Hide and Seek once more. I thank you both for this wonderful memory.
Frances Sanderson, Franklin, NH REALTOR®, Certified EcoBroker®
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