Life with cats, and other things…
0602/8th May 2026 Failing to check for wildlife, I went charging out to get the above photograph and scared off a fox that was tucking into the peanuts I'd put out earlier. So, when Grant went out I made him take a special offering to be delivered by the old wall where we believe their … Continue reading Happy Friday
1835/30th April 2026 Like "love", I think the word "hate" is used far too freely. I may sometimes describe something or someone as hateful, but I avoid saying that I hate. It was never possible for me to hate even people who caused me pain, because hatred is something that gets inside you and eats … Continue reading Patches of blue
Cambridge, NY. 2nd May 2026 In the village this morning, two women exchanged moans: "I am so over this weather!" "I can't believe I'm still using a heater at night!" Which shows how different we can be, because I enjoyed a private chuckle thinking that despite gloomy predictions, I have been quite pleased with Spring … Continue reading Traveller
0550/23rd April 2026 The large great Dane - or whatever it was, since it did not stop for introductions, disappeared up the hill and was seen no more. Next day, when we met up with a queue of dogs waiting to see the vet at Tractor Supply, I noticed a great Dane that might just … Continue reading Put down
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
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
7th April 2026 "Iced carrots, missus? Really?" Why Groundhog Day is at the beginning of February, I don't know, since they remain in their burrows until March. I suppose it was invented by people living further south where Spring comes sooner. This groundhog seemed most unimpressed. . Whereas a late frost often kills off the … Continue reading A blooming aspen
1806/6th April 2026 The forecast was accurate for once and the world turned white again on Tuesday, prompting us to go in search of photographs because we didn't get enough of snow this past Winter! Some of them may be worth sharing, though I haven't examined them properly yet and in the meantime I have … Continue reading On the way to Greenwich
31st March 2026 The last day of March brought us a very special treat. A week or so ago, I posted pictures of the wild turkeys that visited one afternoon. I was thrilled to see them, but Grant was not here, so every afternoon we kept watch hoping for a repeat and five days later... … Continue reading A fan dance