Addendum: Awhile after returning to the house I later decided to collect the mail, so off and out I went again. Before leaving I peeked out the window and saw that the deer had made her way up the hill and was exploring the tomatoes. By the time I was outside, she was trimming the lower branches of the plum tree. I walked slowly so as not to disturb her feast. I got a side glance and the deer returned to its business. I guess I am no longer considered a threat.
My mailbox is a quarter mile down the driveway and along a dirt road. When I got there I could feel a decided burning in my throat and my eyes stung. The sky went from brilliant to muddy blue. That was a quick change.
When I got back to the house, Ms Deer was still trimming away and could care less if I was there. We exchanged hellos, mine verbal, hers telepathic sensation.
My bare feet hurt just stepping outside our front door to get our mail!
ReplyDeleteHaha. You must become one with the pavement.
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