Life with cats, and other things…
0539/15th June 2026 Monday morning at half past five, It felt so good to be alive. It rhymes, but I can't seem to remember when I actually last felt that way. I've had to think hard to recall that sense of careless, joyful euphoria such as a young child might feel on Christmas morning, perhaps. … Continue reading Tears in rain
13th June 2026 There being such a dearth of good news these days, it is nice to be able to offer some, even though it's only about the health of a little groundhog. Insignificant as it may be in the grand scheme, it matters to us. Wild animals are stoic, coping with whatever injuries or … Continue reading Groundhog News
2010/11th June 2026 Having complained that June light is flat and uninspiring, I must admit that it is not always so. Summer evenings are one of the pleasures of life in the country. . 1648/12th June Especially when clouds build up in late afternoon. . 1653/10th June Which, scrolling through recent images... . 1709/10th June … Continue reading Considerations
9th June 2026 Road repairs on route 22. Another man attempted to direct traffic by making unintelligible hand signals, getting annoyed when Grant failed to comprehend. A large hole had been excavated in the road and one supposes that the culverts are being replaced. We run into roadworks a lot these days. At least it's … Continue reading Unbidden
According to Google, the above is an emu feather. As I found it this morning on our porch, I find that highly unlikely. It is long and delicate and I had trouble getting a photo of it. . There is a peacock living up the hill above us, but I don't think this can have … Continue reading Motherhood
2nd June 2026 It is hard to accept, but it seems the groundhog babies have relocated permanently. We have ben so fortunate to enjoy these delightful creatures, year after year and we do not take it for granted, so I am trying not to mind that this year's babies have abandoned us. But, I have … Continue reading Offspring
1523/2nd June 2026 It is fair to say that we live in a muddle. I didn't always. Quite the opposite, in fact. Until cats took over my life, my home was quite respectable. . It is possible to maintain order despite feline companions. I managed quite well with Mohammed. He was the cat I "inherited" … Continue reading Inconveniences
1849/7th June 2026 Sunday was a repeat of Saturday, except with the dry morning preceding a wetter and darker afternoon. As is so often the case, the Sun broke through in the early evening, as it descended to the western horizon. . This time, thick cloud prevented the formation of rainbows. . Even so, the … Continue reading Something to remember
1941/6th June 2026 Returning to 21st Century New York, a brightening of the light caught my attention. As expected, Saturday's balloon festival attracted inclement weather. Although rain did not arrive till late in the day, conditions seemed unfavourable for such activity. Early evening brought a very modest thunderstorm. . From my desk I can see … Continue reading Light and colour
Plateau de Bokor, Cambodia.16th February1957 It has always been something of a mystery to me how a responsible driver can, under normal circumstances, end up running out of gas/petrol. Three times I have been in a car when the driver announced that we were in such a situation and on each of those occasions, we … Continue reading Koh Tonsay