THIS MORNING the Pine Point Woods

THIS MORNING the Pine Point Woods and the old cabin are coated with a strange substance. It appears to have fallen from the sky, although that is uncertain. In any case, the fluffy coating—not seen much this winter—is lovely, and makes it possible to track some of our friends of the forest. This morning we see evidence of the nighttime ramblings of Friend Possum, one of the most quiet and self-effacing members of our Church O’The Pines congregation. Because of the fluffy nature of the (snow?) we are unable to clearly discern the characteristic thumb print and long, thin fingers of our friend. But look closely and you will see the marks of his skinny tail, unlike any other forest creature, swishing back and forth.
Koda the Forest Kitten has an ongoing neighborly relationship with Brother O’possum. Many are the mornings Koda will disappear under the cabin deck to visit his friend—for that is where he lives in the winter. We don’t know the precise nature of their conversations, but it seems to be a case of simply dropping by for a metaphorical cup of tea (English Breakfast probably) and discussing the affairs of the day.
All wish you morning from the cabin in the woods!

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