Life with cats, and other things…
Battenkill River, 24th March 2023 A few more photographs from our latest drive. Often when we go off on one of these outings, we take random turns without worrying where the road may take us. It's one of the luxuries of modern technology. With a GPS you will always find your way home. Though we … Continue reading Simple
0647/26th March 2023 This morning's Sun tried so very hard to insert its morning rays beneath the thick layer of cloud that remained from last night's storm. . A valiant attempt . One brief ray touched the trees beyond my wall. Then it was gone. Parts of the country have been devastated by storms this … Continue reading Con artists
1900/24th March 2023 Gray beginnings turned into a lovely afternoon. The sinking Sun lit up a picturesque sky. Evening light, that part of Spring and Summer I love. As these reminders pop up, my nostalgia for Winter dissipates. . It was another bad night with poor Toby. This time I crawled bed unimpeded by Blackie … Continue reading Repercussions
0826/24th March 2023 The day commenced every bit as blah as yesterday. A single White-crowned sparrow came to cheer me. It probably had not yet spotted His Nibbs lurking. This was just a transitory visit, after all. Nibbs is not on its radar. . Nibbs however was hardly a threat. The indoor gang were getting … Continue reading Silhouettes
19th March 2022 Curses! My cunning plan failed ! And the day is so blah, I've had to fall back on last year's photographs to illustrate today's post. What cunning plan? At a low ebb, as I recently was, rudely awakened at 3 am by two furry beasts, I decided enough was enough! This could … Continue reading Dictators
20th March 2023 Last snow of Winter? No guarantees! . Good news about "our" pretty tree: It isn't ours, but we admire it and I constantly fail to get a good photograph as we sail past. It quickly shed the recent ice that bent its branches so cruelly. . Its leaves dry out in the … Continue reading Spirit
0815/21st March 2023 Since the turn of the year, anxiety has begun to creep in around the edges. Lots of little things contribute that are of no importance what so ever. The new tax year. Big deal. That's what I pay an accountant for. A few friends still exchange birthday cards with me and it … Continue reading Lighting the fuse
0828/19th March 2023 The in and out Sun lit different bits of my view this morning. A slightly colder day, mostly bright but with the occasional snow squall. Spring however, is certainly more than just the date on our calendar. Our ragged bushes have buds and in the garden today five Robins, the fat American … Continue reading Top Cat
1730/17th March 2023 Gentle breezes yesterday afternoon scattered a rising ground mist. Recent snow is disappearing rapidly, but it takes some time to disperse the amount we received. . "Wild and free," "We sing with glee" "Singing, singing to our tree!" "We do so appreciate thee!" "You still have your fresh green gown," "Even though … Continue reading To a lost crown
What makes you most anxious? Anger, violence, crowds, people.