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Touched By an Angel

September 8, 2012 by still a dreamer

She’s just a bit of a thing – her name is Pipsqueak and she’s a female betta fish. I first met her when my neighbors prepared to go on vacation, a time when I mind their cats and their pond fish. This year, one of the girls brought over a vase with her new pet, Pipsqueak. My experience of Pipsqueak was so enjoyable; I never imagined such a tiny creature to have such a personality – not only curious about everything, but also very responsive to me as we got to know each other over the 3+ weeks of her stay.

Pipsqueak and one of her favorite friends. (Pipsqueak is not actually that big, BTW, nor are the marbles – it’s a distortion of the glass.)

Pipsqueak often stayed on my computer desk while I worked, though not too close to the computer, and sometimes on my other work desk. I often placed various items next to her, as she seemed to really enjoy checking out new objects. But one struck her fancy, as you can see in the photo … a Willow angel given to me as a gift. She is an Angel of Wishes.

Pips was fascinated. She checked out the angel’s face, (which, if you know Willow angels, you know their faces have no features), but then every aspect of her from top to bottom. She really seemed to enjoy spending time with her. Sometimes I rotated the angel a bit, and she became interested all over again. Of all the things she had the opportunity to see, the angel and my bringing my face up to the glass and waving at her – which brought out actual body wiggling and fast and furious front fin action – were Pipsqueak’s favorites.

I think I was touched by a little angel, too.

 

 

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Posted in Animals, Home Stuff | Tagged angel, betta fish, Pipsqueak | 4 Comments

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  1. on September 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm aleafinspringtime

    I am amazed at the keen observation shown here by Pipsqueak! This is indeed fascinating to know that even such small fishes are able to respond to stimulation. This is truly special Jeanne. Thank you for sharing such a heartwarming story of life. Sharon

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    • on September 9, 2012 at 4:44 pm still a dreamer

      I didn’t imagine she would have such a personality either! I’m always happy to be surprised in this way. J.

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  2. on September 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm Felicia

    This is a wonderful post!

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    • on September 10, 2012 at 9:11 am still a dreamer

      Thanks! I miss her …. Jeanne

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