š© Donut Day Delight: Henry the Donkey’s Sweetest Tradition
If youāve been following life here at Boggs Funny Farm, you know we operate on a specific rhythm: mornings are for chores, afternoons are for shenanigans, and Saturdays are reserved for one sacred, sweet tradition: Donut Saturday! And the star of this weekly event is, of course, Henry the Donkey.
Henry is many thingsāstubborn, charismatic, an escape artist, and occasionally, surprisingly affectionate. But above all, he is a creature of routine, and he knows the sound of my truck pulling up from the local bakery like a dog knows the sound of a treat bag crinkling.
The Saturday Morning Ritual
The moment I step out of the truck with that familiar white box, Henryās energy shifts. Forget the sleepy, passive attitude he gives me during morning feed time. Suddenly, heās alert, ears up, and moving with an agility he reserves strictly for treat acquisition. Itās like watching an old man suddenly remember heās late for an early-bird special.
He meets me at the fence line, not with a polite hee-haw, but with a series of impatient, rumbling grunts that are clearly his way of saying, “Hurry up, human. My time is precious, and donuts are waiting.” The other farm animalsāthe sheep, the goats, even the stoic llamaāgather around, fully aware that proximity to Henry on a Saturday morning might result in a stray crumb. They know the pecking order, though: today, the universe revolves around Henry the Donkey.
The Chosen Treat
Now, Henry isn’t just a fan of any donut. Heās a connoisseur. His absolute favorite is the classic, glazed yeast donutāno sprinkles, no chocolate, no filling. He appreciates simplicity and sugar in its purest form.
I break off a piece (we keep the portions reasonable, of course; he’s got a figure to maintain), and the transformation is immediate and hilarious. The donkey whose typical pace is “glacial drift” suddenly has the precision of a surgeon. He takes the piece of donut so gently from my hand, his soft muzzle barely brushing my fingers. He closes his eyes in what I can only describe as pure, unadulterated bliss and chews slowly, savoring every single bite.
Itās an entirely ridiculous, deeply heartwarming moment. This is a creature who will kick over a perfectly good water bucket out of sheer boredom, but he treats this cheap pastry like a priceless jewel.
More Than Just Sugar
Donut Saturday is more than just a sweet indulgence; it’s a moment of connection. Itās the time of the week when Henry and I establish that, despite all the daily frustrationāthe broken fences, the surprise puddles, the refusal to come inside when it rainsāwe are still on good terms. He gets his treat, and I get that brief, golden moment of his total focus and genuine affection.
Itās the little traditions that make farmlife manageable and meaningful. So, if you ever find yourself at Boggs Funny Farm on a Saturday morning, listen for the rumbly, impatient sounds coming from the main pasture. It’s just Henry, reminding everyone that while farming might be hard work, thereās always time for a little sweetness.
Now, if youāll excuse me, Henry is staring me down, and I think he heard me say the word “donut” again. Time for the second, smaller piece!
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