Sid, for some reason I don’t believe you’re not already catnip. I’ve read your blog. I liked you instantly. We’ve bonded, dude. We had an virtual “moment.” 🙂 It’s usually the folks who are wanting to be more like that who already ARE like that, in my opinion.

Gillian, I know. The fussbudgets are pretty regular, but those who can let their guard down, let loose the control, and really connect are pearls in a world of oysters.

That’s it exactly, Cheryl. Who can work well when the whip is poised to come down? It’s so refreshing to have someone act like you’re a human, not a droid, that you want to please them.

I now have much less communication with the owners than I used to, but they still make it a point to email me and ask how I’m doing, how my horse is, that kind of thing. They also have the occasional praise for my work, but for the most part it’s the relationship that makes this client my favorite.

I just spent 2 weeks traveling with a band of 20, living, eating, sleeping, laughing, and crying together. I realized during this trip, I desperately want to be a catnip person. Thing is, it doesn’t come naturally to me; so I’m going to have to work at it.

I think I’m getting closer and closer every day – at least I hope so. Thanks for the reminder that these are the people people love to be close to.

Sid.