KITTEN SPAM ALERTš± (I mean, why WOULDNāT I?…..)
Apparently, when I was tiny, I loved to cwtch (itās a St Davidās Day-appropriate Welsh word meaning to cosy up, though that description really doesnāt do it full justice). When I was put to bed, Iād say, ā…and a bottle and a blanketā.
Iām still in favour of both (though perhaps not so much of the milk nowš·) and feel intense joy and vicarious comfort when I see someone cwtched up in a colourful blanket or throw.
Studies show that having pets can help to alleviate stress and lower blood pressure and Iām pretty sure that the visual prompt of seeing another creature truly relaxing must be part of that glorious science.
Hereās Oreo (aka Budgie Button on account of his chirruping and his elfin face) who, with his sister, is already a pro at lowering stress levels, not to mention interiors styling.
Martha, The Colour File x ā¤ļø