Life with cats, and other things…
07:15/21st August 2026 Going to the sliding door to check for deer, so as not to disturb them, I became aware of faces scrutinising me. Friendly faces, of course. . 11:50 14:00 Coreopsis was among the seeds Grant planted in the Spring and they remained where they were on the patio as he thought that … Continue reading What to do about Ralph
1938/20th August 2026 It had been raining lightly from late afternoon so when, just before dark, the room suddenly lit up, I was drawn to a window and grabbing my camera, ran outside - after first ensuring I would not be disturbing the deer. We are lucky to have open horizons where this sort of … Continue reading Exhibition
1921/17th August 2026 - a congenial evening, right? The camera having been hyper-active recently, I thought it a good idea before starting my next post, to eject a few more photos that had loitered overlong in the archives. If only it were that easy. It is likely I've created a bigger mess than I started … Continue reading Tableau
Swallows, or perhaps swifts. 19th August 2026 Wright's Road was regularly on our itinerary for a couple of years until I started going to a different clinic. Then, recently, we were over that way three times in a row. It was nice to see that these small birds still flock there. While I tried to … Continue reading The magic of Nature
17th August 2026 Monday was a busy day, so we took the fast route to Bennington, over a series of bumps where you are liable to lose your last meal, or get airborne if the driver isn't careful. We have been spoiled by too many bright, sunny days and I failed to take proper note … Continue reading Shadows
27th July 2026 A bright morning at the end of July saw us once more at The Georgi checking on the hydrangeas. They were just starting to bloom, but I took pictures of a few other flowers that had not been out on our previous visit. It was my intention to share those photos the … Continue reading Something
8th August 2026 It is safe, I think, to assume that anyone who decides to check out a blog with a name like this one has some affection for animals. I will therefore not apologise for the frequency with which I post photographs of my many friends, furry and feathered. If I should come upon … Continue reading Dear deer
15th August 2026 While days are still quite long, I continue doing my outdoor "rounds" before breakfast. Not that there are many creatures around at the moment to stare in at me accusingly as I eat. Spring is always frenzied, then as summer draws out, activity drops off and at the moment, it's as if … Continue reading Stuff
1026/9th August 2026 Ausable Chasm, NY At Ausable Chasm I managed once again to set off away from the car without putting a spare battery in my pocket. I hadn't taken many photos on the drive up, but apparently the battery had not charged fully overnight. Grant rolled his eyes, but luckily, we had not … Continue reading Old dear
0651/13th August 2026 "MEN!" exclaimed Lily in my face this morning, a new variation of her wake-up call. (At least, that's how it sounded) Having opened one eye and happily seen that it was still dark, I'd shut it again only to be roused by the rumble of thunder. Drat! I was late with the … Continue reading Interstate 87, etc.