live long and healthy, protecting our house and family.
“is he happy?” i wondered.
i asked him to stay put, and he always did it well. i put a white thread on him, and wrapped another one around his paw. he looked at me confused, not sure what i was doing. he peeked on the offering in front of him – a block of crackers, a sweet bun and banana - waited for me to let him finish it. i nodded and put away the incense on the offering; he knew that it was his cue. he finished it fast. i laughed. i know that he is happy. i know that he 