Welcome to March, dearest sponsors of Macaroon.

Let’s talk about shyness. The dictionary definition of “shy” is:

1. Bashful; retiring
2. Easily frightened away; timid
3. Suspicious; distrustful

No one can accuse our Mac of being shy in any way. She genuinely loves people and tolerates other cats. She comes to greet her visitors (maybe in search of food), and she really loves pets and brushing.

However, there is one kind of shyness for which Macaroon is notorious: camera shyness.

I have tried and tried to get a picture of Macaroon that captures her essence, with no success. Every time I try to get her to look at me, she either walks away or turns her head. She is interested (briefly) in the strap that hangs down from the camera, but whenever I get her in the viewfinder, she loses interest in that, too. Desperation would be too strong a word for how I feel, but maybe frustration sums it up well.

Since I think Mac’s a really beautiful girl (I have a fondness for black cats, but that’s a different story), I would love to make some really nice portraits of her, but maybe it’s never to be. I’ll keep trying, though. (Thanks to volunteer Rob for this month’s rare portrait of Mac!)

Fortunately, Macaroon is happy and in wonderful health. Thank you for making this possible through your generosity. We are so grateful you love Mac as much as we do!