Author Archives: Niki Melton

I happen to own the best cat in the world.  I mean it, there are no other cats like him.  However, I grew up with several dogs, and while I don’t consider myself strictly a “dog person”, I truly love them as well.  One interesting thing about dogs is their awareness of their own stature,Continue reading “Strongholds 8.30.18”

Last night I had a dream that was a bit strange, it was the kind where even after you wake it causes you to ponder through the day about what it all means.   Now I understand that this might not be relatable or of interest for most, but hang in there, there is a point.Continue reading “Gifts 4.10.20”

As I opened the shades in my bedroom this morning, I was greeted by several pink roses through my window.  They had bloomed, what seemed like, overnight.  I spent a moment studying all the new blossoms, and concluded that although I felt down in spirit, the idea that even overnight blooms are trying to springContinue reading “Smell the Roses 4.4.20”

It begins with Sammy.  He is an adorably fluffy squirrel who makes daily visits to our backyard.  I guess squirrels like attention; word got out that we were watching and suddenly we had three.  Now, we enjoy feeding them peanuts, and they entertain us immensely.  Sammy, Rosie, and Queeny (previously Kingy, but then we discovered…)Continue reading “Squirrels 4.7.20”