Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Tempeste, and Temptation

~ John W. Howell

“What’s going on, Tempeste?”

“MMMifftt.”

“Are you eating leaves over there?”

“Not leaves. Just one leaf.”

“You know what Mom and Dad said about that.”

“Yeah, but they don’t know how tasty they are.”

“Don’t come crying to me when you get a tummy ache.”

“Haven’t had one yet.”

“Yeah, but there is always the first time.”

“I think I’ll take my chances.”

“Where did you find that leaf. Dad keeps this place picked up.”

“You know, it just floated down like manna from heaven. It was like it was meant for me.”

I think the whole thing is disgusting.”

“Want to try one?”

“For heaven’s sake, no. You should spit it out, too.”

“Well, a little late for that.”

“Eww, you ate it?”

“It just sorta melted in my mouth.”

I prefer the real food myself.”

“Speaking of that. I think I hear the call of the dinner dish.”

“At least your ears are normal.”

“Oh, by the way. You won’t tell Mom about the leaf, will you?

“And break her heart. Not on your life.”

“You are the greatest.”

Note: No actual leaves were eaten in this dramatization.

111 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy, Tempeste, and Temptation”

  3. Ah Tempeste, you are naughtly like my Push-Push. She, being a cat, jumps up the security gate and waits to be let in on the middle rung. Sometimes she falls when she tries to turnaround and falls between the security gate and the door, trapping herself. She is also a repeat offender.

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  9. Cute story, John. I wonder if Tempeste wants your attention. My neighbor’s dog munches on rocks, gets his parents upset, and then they take him on a walk. Pretty clever.

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  12. It wouldn’t surprise me if they were eaten. Our Lucy seems to be interested in everything on the ground. At least that’s where her nose is constantly when I walk her.

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  14. I love the note at the end.

    One of my cats loves fabric–kitchen towels, kitchen sponges…what is it with dogs and cats and things they should NOT be eating?!

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  20. I think Tempeste and the Monk would get along great! Of course, Monk doesn’t eat leaves — but if I was holding one and dropped it, it would be fair game. Let’s hope Tempeste doesn’t get a stomach ache from it — vet visits are super-costly during after-hours!

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  21. I think Tempeste and the Monk would get along great! Of course, Monk doesn’t eat leaves — but if I was holding one and dropped it, it would be fair game. Let’s hope Tempeste doesn’t get a stomach ache from it — vet visits are super-costly during after-hours!

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  22. Wilson knows all about eating leaves. He’s been repeatedly told not to and yet… Argh. Be careful little one…you may encounter a bad batch and end up with a right un-jolly belly ache. And Pepto for dogs is gross. Just ask the House pony-he knows from first hand experience.

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  37. Now you should know Dad, that leaves and twigs are fun to play around with and chew upon… I know, I know, you parents worry about us kids, but Dad… didn’t you ever explore and have your parents say to you… ” Don’t come crying to me” 🙂 Just saying Dad… 🙂 haha..

    Great photos and story of these pair of lovelies.. Have a great weekend John xx ❤

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  41. Whew! A dramatization…

    What is it withe Tempeste and the leaves Twiggy?

    Tempeste, leaf the leaves alone!

    Another example of how not all things tasty are good for one.

    🍁🚫 🍁🚫

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