Life with cats, and other things…
22nd July 2026 Hearing the familiar clucking of turkeys, I assumed it was the pair that has been visiting lately and at a quick glance, I believed this was the one that always cranes its neck to look in at us. . Rearranging the feathers "'Bye Willow! We're off now!" But then the companion strutted … Continue reading The downside
1829/20th July 2026 When feeling sleepy and/or uninspired, unless inhibited by pouring rain, snow or smoke, I grab the camera and head outdoors. At almost any time of year I can find something of interest. With a better pair of eyes, I know I would find much more, the microscopic world being such a fascinating … Continue reading Generally…or not
20th July 2026 There is a lot to be said for a simple life. With low expectations, the smallest thing can bring you joy. . A couple of days ago, it was the blooming of a first sunflower. This one had not been deliberately planted or carefully nursed. It grew in front of the porch … Continue reading Sunflowers
My laissez-faire garden Returning from our quick outing, we saw our neighbours waving from their porch, so Grant turned into the driveway to go say hello. And went to view their pretty garden.. . New Guinea Impatiens. Our neighbours moved here a year or so after we did and Grant helped Ed to lay out … Continue reading Someone else’s care
17th July 2026 Having breakfasted leisurely on the patio.... . ...our two turkey friends straightened up, casting us a look... . ...and sauntered off into a smoky morning. At dawn, I'd believed that at least half of the murk was mist, but with daylight it was apparent that smoke still lingered, as confirmed by my … Continue reading A revisit
0807/15th July 2026 Wildfire smoke has turned the air brown and the Sun glares down at us angrily. Today, it's like viewing the world through a tea-coloured filter. "What's left to burn?" we ask. Unrelenting wind may be enervating, but to me, smoke is more disturbing, polluting the air and carrying a sense of deep … Continue reading Protectors
View Preview↗ 12th July, 2026 The camera often sees what we do not. When I showed Grant the photo I posted yesterday of those three skunks he saw a mom with 2 babies rather than the two adults and baby that I had thought I was photographing and looking closer, I believe he is right. … Continue reading Mini-movie
8th July 2026 There wasn't anything happening at the Stump Church pond. I don't imagine it's called that, indeed it may have no name at all, but that is where it is. In the past we have seen a kingfisher there and a variety of ducks and geese. I think once even a muskrat. But … Continue reading Nymphaea
1644/2nd July, 2026. Yucca. With no answers and no improvements to the malady that was affecting me, I decided yesterday to forgo applying the steroid eyedrops I had been using for two weeks. While they seemed an unlikely suspect, the use of those drops did coincide with the beginning of my slump. This morning, I … Continue reading Cheerful
American Black Elderberry Yesterday I scrolled back and forth through my archive looking for the above photo without finding it. Searching for something else today, I promptly came upon it. This happens to me all the time and I can't decide if it's the Universe winding me up mischievously, or just that I am hopelessly … Continue reading