G-Woman,

I know I've told this before on one of these threads, but:

Some say cats are very zen-like and certainly have their lessons to offer.
So do Dogs. In the moment.

My favorite Dog cartoon (New Yorker?)

Man sitting in his easy chair, glancing at his watch, "Wonder what time it is?"

Dog, sitting in front of him, looking at him, tail wagging, tongue hanging out:
(thought balloon): "Now. Now. Now. Now. Now."

Warm, loving memories of Tig to you all.

Gardener

"My soul, be satisfied with flowers,
With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them
In the one garden you may call your own."
Cyrano deBergerac