Life with cats, and other things…
For far too short a time, in 2008, Georgy came to live with me and my motley gang. His story popped up on Facebook. A caring person had noticed him in her street. Neglected and being teased by children. His long hair had not been groomed for so long, he could barely walk He was … Continue reading Georgy
Queen of her own destiny. Lily. Queen of the Himalayas. Lucy. The Boss (By deferral. Lily is senior) Queen of the High Himalayas. Sikkim. (Subtle difference!) Queen of Cuddles. Blackie. Queen of my heart. Willow. Of the eleven cats that live with me, just five are technically mine, and that is something that could be … Continue reading My Queens and King
This morning I fell out of bed again, only this time I took care to put on some footwear, which was just as well as there was a good layer of frost overlaying every outside surface... ...interested, as always, in sunrise. This wasn't my major concern, though. We've not seen Mrs Plod for 4 days … Continue reading Frosty morning
Another short book list. I should say that most animal books make me cry, not only these. But these required several hankies and when I checked the specific pages, it required the reading of just a few words to bring it all back. Some will call it an emotional weakness. Maybe it is, but it's … Continue reading Books that make me cry
Tinks, Sikkim and Sasha watching Grant walk Toby…jealousy! Opening one eye, I saw a red reflection against a wall. Suddenly, I leapt out of bed and grabbed my camera. Before I could stop myself I was outside in my bare feet. Apparently not a good idea. Feeling the wet cold grass with my toes, I … Continue reading Getting needled
Morning mist turned into a brilliant, mild day. This little chap allowed me to capture his image. Some may call him "just a sparrow", but to me they are all lovely. He's a White-crowned sparrow. This one would only show his sweet fluffy belly So I'm not too sure which type he is Just cute. … Continue reading Fall fauna
Depending where you are, Fall colours may have begun to fade... ..but late Fall has its own soft beauty... Newly harvested corn field attracts geese as they fly south Such soft, delicate colours. The plants may be dormant now, but they are not dead. How pretty are these grasses, waving in the wind The rows … Continue reading Soft
Medical insurance in this country is so outrageously out of control, they are happy to authorize me to have steroid injections in my spine at upwards of $6,000 a shot, but they cannot see their way to authorizing $80 for acupuncture in lieu. The $80 treatment is the one that is effective, whereas the $6,000 … Continue reading Acupuncture and books…
A few nights ago, I was outside capturing pictures of the light on a hill to the north of us. Which I thought was pretty neat, but then I turned around and saw something else developing, to the south: I decided it had possibilities, so I stood and watched: All the while keeping an eye … Continue reading Perspective
Battenkill River, Vermont Since the onset of Fall we had been talking about when to take our Fall drive and where to head for. A couple of days here or there can make a big difference to what you view. There are "Leaf Reports" but for some reason I don't find public information terribly reliable … Continue reading Chasing Fall
