Thursday, February 17, 2022

An Adorable Devil & Dedicated Angels

First off, thanks to everyone who offered supportive comments and suggestions. Based on devilish kitty Polly’s proclivities plus the numerous cords in our home I purchased a twenty-five foot length of cover material from Amazon. A bit different from what the kind folks at Brian’s Home showed me, it doesn’t require burning cut ends against fraying.

I’ll get into why that’s a good thing (and my supposed angels) later…

Of the black and white color choices I opted for the first. I don’t know why, but Polly seems attracted to pale items, both cables and furniture. I improvised further protection using surgical tape. We humans haven’t needed it for ages (fingers crossed that doesn’t change), the stuff is easy to tear into strips, and it should provide an unpleasant sort of sticky/gummy chewing sensation.
My silly scribbles and sticker make connecting super easy.
Of course the perpetrator appears in the frame.
I hope this succeeds. The mythical creatures known as my guardian angels have enough work. Starting in my teenage years I’ve half jokingly referred to them because helping me survive unscathed so many freaky little events must take a team effort. I’d rather forgotten until recent events, like my wrong turn almost causing a potentially nasty car accident.

Regarding my feckless self and fire, not long ago I started a kitchen flame-up (!) by turning on the wrong stovetop burner. It turns out flammable materials, oily residue, and heat are a bad mix. ~rolls eyes~ Good thing I had a pair of tongs handy. My husband sat in front of the TV just a few feet away and still knows nothing of this particular little adventure.

And here’s a favorite example of mine. During the nineties I often swam at a nearby lake. On a weekday off work I had the place to myself. Great, I thought, and began swimming laps along the beach. Unbeknownst to me a gentle wind blew me steadily away from shore. Nearing the middle of the lake I finally recognized my danger. The inhospitable eastern shore gave me no choice but to fight the current. So I’d swim straight west hard as I could, then rest a while and begin again. After an exhausting hour I finally crawled onto the sand.

One memorable 1980’s era incident involved a ‘helpful’ truck driver when my crappy used car broke down. He turned out to be an amorous fellow and pinned me against my open car door demanding a kiss. My mind raced as I played coy fending him off. There were no passing cars and I feared angering him would lead to being bundled into the burly man’s cab.

For some inexplicable reason he just backed away. He hadn’t even landed a kiss, let alone groped me. I was so relieved that to this day I don’t recall exactly what happened after that. I think he called in a tow truck and went on his way.

Do I really believe in angels? I’m honestly not sure. What about you? Any thoughts on these supernatural beings or ‘fun’ near death experience(s) to share?

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25 comments:

  1. Taking advice from Terry Frum is a good idea. He know so many wonderful things about cats and keeping them safe.

    I think we all have angels. Sometimes they are helping elsewhere and we're left to our own means.

    I could write a book on the many dumb things I've gotten into.

    Here's one of mine. Had a few drinks, but not drunk and the guy I was with decided that climbing on a roller coaster after the Santa Cruz boardwalk was closed was a good idea. Little did we know there was a security guard that made rounds. We got off the coaster and over the fence before he found us. It was most thrilling.

    Have a fabulous day and rest of the week, Darla. Big hug. ♥

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    1. I've been on that boardwalk. :D And that sounds like a thrilling time, for sure. ~hugs~

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  2. Yikes, those are scary. Glad you're safe. It sounds like you've had a few too many near-death experiences.

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  3. My angels may have helped me during those years when being drunk with friends was what we did!
    But I don't recall much of it, and am now a teetotaler.
    Being in nature brings me close to angels, gods, spirits, and beauty.

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  4. I believe in angels. It sounds like you have kept yours quite busy. I love the photo with Polly's ears showing. :) XO

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  5. That looks like a good cable fix, let the frustration begin! I believe in Angels too, they save my butt from drowning twice.

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    1. Thanks! I'm glad you're still with us. ~nods~ Stay safe!

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  6. Both those events are terrifying to think about. Glad you escaped both unharmed.

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    1. I think you've encountered much worse on a regular basis. ~hugs~ Thanks for the kind word.

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  7. Those were some close calls, for you, for sure.
    I absolutely do believe in Guardian Angels.

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  8. I believe in the Holy Spirit and Angels both. I have been kept from things that are not good many times.

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  9. Thankfully we have no wire chewers here but Mom's had them in the past. One little girl bit through countless speaker wires! That cover ought to do the trick for you.

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    1. Oh, my. That must have been frustrating for your mom. And I think the cover has completely diverted her interest from the affected cords. :D

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  10. Supernatural, angels, demons, ghost, YES. I do. I have experienced things in the past that lead me to believe in this stuff. When someone says that you have an angel looking out for you, I have a prob thinking that maybe they help change something that might be about to happen, but are they here, loving you from a far. Yep. As for the furs and chewing on things.....I have been so lucky. I don't have to worry about this sort of thing.

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  11. I do believe in holy and spirits. They do their work and we have to do ours.

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