The situation room....

A very handsome dove was sitting in the branches, no need to seek shelter because his 

 ginger hunter was easily out of reach.

 I felt I had to soothe his nerves with some treats that he counted carefully

 and a little bit of coffee, which he did not care for so

 we went to the cement pond.

 In another corner I was more fascinated by the leaves,

 so beautiful that I had to show Ollie and then

 he had to think about the leaves himself.

 On the other end of the courtyard a certain jaguar-like young cat was carefully observing a bird much like a scientist would except that he really really wanted to lick its lovely face.

 A squirrel came to distract the big jaguar, and that

 he succeeded to do.

Walking around the complex I came across this cactus that I liked so much.  We may have to go and buy one.

First, the title of this blog has nothing to do with the content.  Ollie has learned a new word and he pretends that every room and every place he visits is "the situation room".

Second, we prepared this post a few days ago when the sun was shining gloriously and this afternoon, when I have the time to post it, it is raining equally gloriously.  It feels like a serious spring at the moment.

We have come to respect, cherish, love more than before, long and get sustenance from our friends.  Nothing has changed really.  However, as we get to know each and every one better we see more of their respective beauties.

There are unlimited quotes on friendship and I gave Ollie the task of finding one but until he does we three decided to enjoy this one:

“The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.”- Emerson

Ciao everyone...may you be followed by sunshine and your favorite animal.  Kitties send love and pawful of kisses.