Life with cats, and other things…
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
0559/18th April 2026 On many of our recent meanders around the countryside, we have been looking for birds. Although most of the very specific searches were frustrated, we have never had a disappointing drive which was true this past Saturday. This time we were not looking for snow geese. Our next chance of seeing them … Continue reading Right or wrong
17th April 2026. The large building on the right is an abandoned chicken battery. Pothole repair was going on in the village the other day, so we came home a different way, ending up on the route we take to and from the vet. It is now gaining its summer appearance, which is entirely different … Continue reading The way of things
"It's for all the digging we have to do missus." Who knew groundhogs had such long fingers and toes? And such sharp nails! Despite all that digging, they are remarkably clean. . And so very cute. The above individual is likely one of last year's babies. As they age their fur doesn't look quite as … Continue reading Another friend returns
0555/15th April 2026 Following the misty sunset came a rosy dawn, worth rising early for. . Not that getting up early is unusual these days. First light tends to wake me if Lily's wails haven't already got me going. Sometimes she serenades us for much of the night, which is something many aging cats do, … Continue reading Visual challenges
Dead Lake, 14th April, 2026 Leaving Dead Lake, we went for a short inspection of other osprey nests which were all occupied though only the tops of resident’s heads were visible, so I got no photographs. It was enough to know they are back and busy. . As much as I love Winter, a pretty … Continue reading Contrasts
Little Man likes jigsaw puzzles. Cats really know how to get your day started. Mopping up vomit and having a dead mouse cast at your feet first thing is such a joy. Little Man was the mouser but not the vomiter. He has taken over the job of Chief Mouser which was previously one of … Continue reading Friends new and old
14th April 2026 Pennies are no longer being minted and you would need an awful lot of them to pay for even the humblest item these days, so why do the suppliers of gasoline/petrol not get real with pricing? How exactly is one to pay 9/10 of a penny? Why not call it $4.10? Is … Continue reading Teachers
1857/9th April 2026 One recent afternoon, I looked up from my computer and was surprised to see two strangers at the front door. The house is on a private road and I could count on one hand the number of unknown people who have come here in the past seven years. As I got up … Continue reading Intruders