Life with cats, and other things…
0740/6th November 2025 Most of last Thursday morning was taken up by an appointment with my optometrist, a very thorough and nice lady who spends considerable time fine-tuning the complicated prescription for my eye glasses. She also examines the eyes, of course. They are basically healthy but constantly dry despite twice-daily drops, so it was … Continue reading Notice!
1706/1st November 2025 The year leading up to the 2024 election was tense and stressful. Then after that appalling day, we were left sick with apprehension. In the months since the inauguration, I've asked myself whether my dread was justified. Or should I have been even more afraid? Being afraid is not helpful and worrying … Continue reading Differences
0731/30th October 2025 Since our last excursion to the northern border, we've kept fairly close to home, which doesn't mean the camera has been inactive. . Our dried up water courses are gradually recovering from long weeks of drought, fed by a few "rain events." . Though many stormy skies failed to produce. One day … Continue reading Conflagration
1025/28th October 2025 With so much wind and being further north, you'd expect more leaves to be down. Wouldn't you? . My photographer father spent hours waiting for the Sun to come out. True, it is frustrating when you just get the camera focused and lined up only for the light to fade. Never the … Continue reading History
0711/28th October 2025 Another day, another dawn. This one was quite different. It was modest enough to begin with. . And it didn't become nearly as flamboyant as some. If I ever catch up, I have one or two recent examples of those to share. Curiously, I found a photo that I took of a … Continue reading No plans
0800/27th October 2025 The 27th saw us on the way to an early appointment in Salem. As we passed a pair of lakes I tried to capture an image of mist rising off the water, but even standing still I'm not sure I could have met the challenge. Shame, as it's a lovely sight. . … Continue reading Frosty mornings
1553/24th October 2025 In my haste to catch up, I managed to publish the two previous posts out of sequence, but it really could hardly matter less. I will get around to that post script - eventually! October 24th does not wish to release me. . That grey day finished with a flourish. . A … Continue reading Bad days…
0702/18th October 2025 Not to belabor a subject, but how could I not share such a sight? . A small flight of Canada geese flew past. It is extraordinary the extent to which the sky can change in a few short minutes. . "Red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning"? The old saying is unreliable, … Continue reading No shortage
0932/14th October 2025 Fall may appear to be over in many places, such as down at the horse ranch, . but just up the road here, the scene is different. . It's almost three seasons on a single hill slope. . On November 2nd, our clocks go back to eastern standard time which sees sunset … Continue reading Picture book
0652/3rd Oct 2025 After many weeks of cloudless summer skies, October brought more character. 1307/2nd Oct Suddenly aeroplanes were rushing off in all directions. . 1515/2nd Oct It was as if people wanted to be anywhere but here. . 0637/11th October 2025 Shorter days mean I get to greet the dawn. . As much as … Continue reading Postponement