Tag: Sunday

Zumi Tye, the Other Love of My Life

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Zumi Tye Walking Towards Its Food. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

I cannot quite put into words just how much I love my tortoise. ZuZu does not require much. It eats, sleeps, hides in its hidey-hole, and tolerates my daily antics. Jernee gives it a bit of attention occasionally, but overall, she could not be bothered with it. It is amazing watching it grow and enjoy the simple life it has. I am in awe of its presence and am glad to be its mom.

Below is a short video of my second love as it was walking to its feeding post . . .

Zumi Tye, my Red-Footed Tortoise Walking Over to Its Feeding Post.

As I stated above, it doesn’t take much to satisfy ZuZu. It is happy as long as it has enough leafy greens, fresh fruits (in moderation), cucumbers, freeze-dried shrimp, and fresh water. I cannot wait until it gets big and old enough! I will take Zumi back to the Reptile Zoo to have it sexed. I am eager to find out if Zumi Tye is a boy or a girl.

I believe I will be able to do this in the next few months; probably before the year is out. I will be happy either way, but in my heart of hearts, I’d love for it to be a girl. I have a feeling it is not, though. LOL! And that’ll be just my luck. I always hoped this home would be all women/female, but I will allow one male (if it occurs this way).

I am also certain Zumi will require a bigger hidey-hole by the end of this year. Not too much bigger, but just a hair. It spends so much of its time in that thing that I’d like for it to have more than enough room for comfort. I will keep you all updated.

I hope you enjoyed the video! Happy Sunday!

Sha’Carri To Paris: Richardson SCORCHES 100m Trials Final

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This is what was trending in my “For You To View” videos this morning.

As a former track competitor, I cry every single time I watch Sha’Carri compete. I cannot adequately put into words what her race to the Olympics means to me.

I am overjoyed and ecstatic that she gets to experience Paris, France in this way; especially alongside her teammates, too.

And the embrace she received from her grandmother and love pouring out from her family toward the end really did me end, too! I felt every moment of that embrace deep in my bones.

I didn’t expect to cry happy tears this morning, but here we are.

Happy Sunday, beautiful people!

Peace and blessings.

Sha’Carri Richardson Seals the Olympic Deal

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.

Sunday Instagram Post

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Because nature walks make me so happy.

“This morning, I walked until the trail ended; 2.5 miles. And I enjoyed every breezy moment of it! Nature walks are one of my favorite things in life.

If you can get out and breathe in some fresh air this morning before you officially start your day, do it.

Happy Sunday, beautiful people!”

I had such a wonderful day today. I hope all of you did, too. Peace and blessings.

Scenes From My Sunday Morning Walk

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Neighbor biking along the trail. Photo by Tremaine L. Loadholt
My apartment community is named, “The Lofts at Little Creek”; now I know why. Photo by Tremaine L. Loadholt
Autumn foliage trying to burst through. Photo by Tremaine L. Loadholt
Where the trail begins to twist and turn. Photo by Tremaine L. Loadholt

I decided to walk the trail behind my apartment building, and I fell in love with it!

This trail has so many twists and turns, and it seems to go on forever. I walked about two miles this morning, and next weekend, I’ll go a bit farther down the trail and see how long it goes.

I’ve found a new happy place, beautiful people, and I’m excited about this! I may even start skating down and along the trail as well.

Happy Sunday, folks! Enjoy it to the fullest!