Vienna Teng, “Green Island Serenade”

This was Odin the cat’s favorite song. I worked second shift for a number of years, while my husband worked 8-4, so Odin and I would spend mornings together listening to music. This song always got him to relax and come sit on my lap before I left for work. I played it a lot for him these last couple of weeks, as his health declined and he was anxious and uncomfortable.

I am slowly adjusting to his absence. Solaire, my younger cat, is helping, but he’s an independent boy and isn’t as snuggly. As I write this, he’s on top of the cat tree in the next room, looking out the window for rival neighborhood cats.

The latest chapter of The Book of the New Moon Door will be up on the blog on Wednesday. I am working on the next chapter of Journey to the Water and the first episode of The Well Below the Valley for Patreon, but I missed a lot of working days last week while Odin needed attention. They’ll be ready soon. Thank you for being patient with me.

I wish you many hugs this week in honor of Odin.