Day 20671 Skunk Family in the Porchlight

Last night brought unexpected guests. A skunk mother and her four kits padded up to the porch as we finished grilling veggie burgers and hot dogs inside. We watched through the window as they explored with gentle boldness, the little procession lit by porchlight like a traveling family of night wanderers. It was a quiet visitation, more wonder than worry, leaving only the memory of their small procession in the dark.

Today I stayed close to home, catching up with chores and making ready for the week ahead. The washer and dryer hummed through multiple loads, baskets of laundry finally caught up. Out in the garage, I set about some overdue organizing, shifting boxes and reclaiming a little order from the clutter.

Current music: acoustic guitar gently circling

Current mood: touched by the quiet magic of skunk visitors