Tag: Animals

I Mother No One

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Jernee Admiring Her Reflection. ©2024 Tremaine L. Loadholt


I have not given birth to anyone, but I have mothered some; auntied others. I am my dog’s world and my tortoise’s favorite human.

I am a nurturer by default, a giver by God, and a sound and whole lover. I know what I know because I’ve seen what I’ve seen.

To the mothers who have mothered without rest, haven’t had a decent meal in hours, hustling throughout the day from school drop-offs and pickups, and home to make dinner before the streetlights come on.

To those mothering, because they’ve been shoved into that role, forced to take on someone else’s children, eager to adopt the motherless & fatherless. And to the big sisters, big brothers, aunties, and uncles.

To those of you grieving a mother. Crying without sound. Worried if you’ll feel whole again. Living without your mother or mothering human, yet still hurting and longing for their presence, I see you. You are loved and I hope today doesn’t burden you too much.

To mothers of pets cradling their fur babies or singing with their feathered friends or being envious of their reptilian or amphibian creatures. You aren’t lost on me. I know what it takes to keep a pet (s) healthy and not lose your sanity in the process.

To all of you doing what you can, however you can, and whenever you can . . . I hope this Mother’s Day will be a blessing and not a curse. Joy and not sadness. Holy and not evil. And I say that with a love that has no words and cannot be fully described.

You are, every one of you, cherished and admired, and my highest thought of you is one of complete and total adoration.

Peace and blessings.

All Smiles on a Saturday With Jernee, Too.

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Saturday, I had to meet up with our training crew from work to do some Christmas/Holiday shopping for our In-Office Agents and new Hires.

We had a blast! We went to a breakfast spot aptly named First Watch. The food was delicious and my drink (Morning Meditation) was also. We had lovely conversations and discussions as we savored the selections we chose.

We left the place with full bellies and hearts ready to stuff Christmas stockings with various do-dads and trinkets and candy!

Sam’s Club was the next destination, Target, then The Dollar Tree.

Overall, I am exhausted from the outing, but I truly enjoyed myself. And Jernee was so mad that I left without her; you can tell the judgment is being laid on thick from the expression on her face in the photos below.

All smiles as I readied myself for yesterday’s outing. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
At my front door. I love this photo! Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
And, I’m rather partial to this one, too. For years, I would not share many photos of myself online because when I did, I would get weird & creepy messages from men (& some women). I had a complex and would often hide behind hoodies and cover my face in some kind of way. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Jernee Timid: The Little Monster was NOT happy I intended to leave her. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Jernee Timid: I think she was trying to put the eyes on me in this one. I wasn’t having it! Lol! Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

Later, my cousins came over to visit. My cousin Akua (Ah-Quay-Ah) decided it would be a great idea to walk across the street and get her nails done.

Her mother-in-law and I enjoyed watching Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon while she was away.

She also left Jernee’s second favorite dog/cousin, Drake, with us. Isn’t he handsome?!

Drake or Drakie Pooh (that’s what I call him). Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I took them for a walk and he came back exhausted. Lol. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

Here’s hoping you had an amazing Saturday, and that your Sunday will be a gift straight from heaven.

Peace and blessings, beautiful people.

If Only We Could Be Like Them

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Jernee Timid: resting and worry-free. Photo by Tremaine L. Loadholt

The Little Monster commandeered my chair and fell into a deep slumber.

She’s a sweet girl; keeps me laughing and keeps me on my toes.

She is the most loyal being I’ve ever come across and only barks when she’s protecting me or our space.

She lives to love me and I live to love and take care of her.

I think about if we all had the ability to love like many animals love us and we actually displayed this love regularly how peaceful this world could, would be.

If only . . .

Just Jernee

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Jernee Timid standing “About Face” at the Vet’s office.
A sleepy girl–all wiped out from a day of doing nothing.
Jernee standing in the center of our living room silently begging me to go outside on the balcony.
She decided to give the elevator a good sniff-through. I think it passed her test.
Standing guard in the lobby while I waited for the elevator for us.

All photos were lovingly snapped by Jernee Timid’s owner who loves her and is grateful for her existence every single day.

For those of you who don’t know, that’s me. LOL!