The sun FINALLY decided to make an appearance last Monday, so we headed to the coast. Whenever King Rat and I have celebrations, big decisions to make, or the need to connect with our creator, we head to the beach.
There is something about the reassuring continuity of the ebb and flow of the tides along with the vastness of it all. It reminds us that life has its ups and downs, there are cycles to everything, and in the grand scheme of things, we - and our worries - are infinitesimal. Beyond that,
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
Rat Tails, Dog Tongues, and Hygge...
Did you know that rats control their temperature through their tails? When they get overheated, their tails can help regulate their heat, just as a dog's tongue does. I know what you are thinking; "Eww, rat...Aww, dog." What does that have to to with retirement? A lot.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Rat Teeth and Routines
I'm told rats need to gnaw on a regular basis or their teeth will keep growing to the point they can no longer eat. Routine gnawing keeps them healthy. As rats, we are teeth freaks. Floss, brush, water-pik, twice a day, at least. We don't have to worry about gnawing, but cleaning is vital. A few days this week,