Life with cats, and other things…
Refreshed by the Deerfield River, we continued our drive, intending to proceed north in the direction of route 9 then retrace our steps. . The windmills coming into view confirmed we were heading in the right direction. . Up here, Spring is slow in arriving, pines standing out from still naked trees. . At Heartwellville … Continue reading Going astray
28th April 2026 Repeated forecasts of endless gloom have proved false, but they are as good an excuse as any to enjoy brilliant days while we can and Spring passes so quickly... So, we'd go for a drive. But where to? You really can't go wrong in Vermont, so consulting the map, I programmed the … Continue reading How many?
0802/26th April 2026 It's Tuesday afternoon as I begin to write. Normally, I start soon after breakfast but today we went for an impromptu drive which I shall no doubt relate after I've had a chance to look at the photographs. It has become my practice to write my posts the day before I publish … Continue reading Becoming obsessed
0550/23rd April 2026 The large great Dane - or whatever it was, since it did not stop for introductions, disappeared up the hill and was seen no more. Next day, when we met up with a queue of dogs waiting to see the vet at Tractor Supply, I noticed a great Dane that might just … Continue reading Put down
22nd April 2026 This morning's search for a hummingbird feeder was unsuccessful, however the store hosts a once-a-week veterinary clinic for dogs, thus I had a happy encounter with an enthusiastic beagle. I always ask the owner if it's alright to speak to their dog, though that sweet girl would have been hard to ignore. … Continue reading Dogs
21st April 2026 Going to Bennington, we more often than not take Turnpike Road where we always slow down to wave hello to friends. Another white donkey lives across the road. . It's horse companion is nowhere to be seen lately, so it is alone which seems sad but no doubt there is a reason … Continue reading Strange?
Thought we were done with Winter? There is still a risk of overnight frost but that is not where I found these formations. . Like our new draining rack, our freezer must be properly stacked, otherwise - frost. Which I can never resist photographing. . "Spring, missus? Is so cold my dose is dwipping." It … Continue reading No vacations
20th April 2026 This morning I had a 10 am appointment with the dentist. As usual, I arrived early and as almost always here, this worked in my favour, so I was home at 1017. Earlier, I'd gone for a thyroid test and sat around for 20 minutes while the technician had a loud and … Continue reading Choices
Returning from Dead Creek on 18th April 2026 Spring offers a whole new range of subject matter as the flora changes by the moment. Our sky seldom disappoints, no matter the time of year. Not that there is a shortage of subjects that appeal to me: . Stripes. I do believe I may have mentioned … Continue reading Simplicity
18th April 2026'uyrw Finding but a single duck in the wetland, we continued our journey toward Lake Champlain. An unintentionally circuitous route brought us eventually to Fort Cassin Road where I recognised the very tree where the waxwings had flocked only a week before. Alas, not a one in sight. . The woods were flooded … Continue reading Bliss