Greetings, dear readers.

It is no secret that I share my everydays with a crew of fur-folk and that they are a source of endless entertainment.

This evening Chiquita found her source of entertainment in one of the six or eight toy balls floating about the living room.

That she is not just perfectly content, but completely enthralled with rolling on, mouthing, and wiggling around with this toy that she has played with countless times before is adorable. That she thinks I should be similarly entertained and keeps bringing me the ball, too, is hilarious. When I toss it for her, she is overjoyed.

I could probably do worse than to follow her rules: play with what you find, ask the human for help, be joyful in the moment. Have a nibble, take a nap, do it again.

Readers, I hope a little joy creeps, or wiggles, into your days. Be well and safe – I am grateful you are here.