To state the obvious, it has indeed been a bit since my last post. I think I’ve been through a few more rounds of Botox since then, but most importantly I’d like to talk about my buns...the furry four-legged kind.
Since I don’t know which posts have been gobbled by net goblins, I’ll start with my new addition: Francis. Technically, her full name is Francis DiProvisio, or ‘Francis of providence’. She was found in the middle of the road by a buddy of mine that’s a truck driver. This beautiful, sweet ball of love and fluff (she’s a big girl) was clearly dumped just before my friend found her on his truck route in the middle of the night. She was clean and in good shape— teeth aligned and worn properly, clipped nails, and well groomed fur, and in an area where it was clear she hadn’t escaped from, not to mention the survival rate of domesticated rabbits in the wild is next to nothing.
She was most certainly abandoned just before being found, hence her name. Bless my insomnia, cuz I dunno if anyone else would have answered the phone at such an oddball hour. Truck buddy had called me knowing that I’m experienced with rabbits and that I’d most likely be awake.
That was back in August, and I’ve had her ever since. Fran-Fran is a rare cuddle bunny and just wants you to hold her ALL DAY...seriously. Where Voltaire would put her head down for pets, Francis just looks at you like, ‘Why are you trying to pet me when you can just pick me up?’
Plus, she’ll clean her face—which is among the cutest things ever—and munch on snacks while sitting on your lap. I’m a very lucky human to have her. Truck buddy didn’t feel right about just dropping her at a shelter or putting an ad out on the Internet. So, yeah... I’m blessed.
However, on December 22, 2018, one of the most amazing critters ever, passed away in my arms. It was Voltaire’s time to go. I knew the day would come, but that didn’t make it any easier. I love Francis and understand that she’s her own ‘person’, but it would be dishonest of me if I didn’t admit that I frick’n ‘wish it was the other kid’.
I don’t care how that sounds, but this is my blog and I’m being honest. I’m very happy to have Francis and look forward to having her presence in my life for many years to come. But, the Queen of the Universe is gone and I’m gonna be sore about it for a long time, dammit.
The Queen is dead, long live the Queen!
