Life with cats, and other things…
0704/17th October 2024. It had the look of Winter. . Warm rays of the rising Sun turned overnight frost to vapor which soon dispersed offering a brilliant morning. . The bird baths were frozen over, but the ice broke easily when I bashed it with a stick. Too dark for photographs. Later on, I missed … Continue reading A quick hour
22nd December 2023 Having abandoned you yesterday in the middle of a foggy morning, here's something a bit brighter for the penultimate day of 2023. In truth, I had forgotten about the brief visit we made recently to this pocket park in Schuylerville. . It was the day of the endless contrails. Since we were … Continue reading A new hue
24th October 2023 Noticing the lopsided birch, I was keen to get a better look and clambered onto the stone wall in my most unsafe rubber slides. That type of shoe is called "slide" for a reason. It would be better to remove the shoes, except, I haven't much feeling in my feet. . "Broken … Continue reading Listening
0653/31st March 2023 There are days and not a few, when Word Press tries my considerable bank of patience. Perhaps the bank is less considerable these days. God knows I've had to make withdrawals to get this far. No doubt it's just me making exceptional demands. It's why I don't attempt to change my format … Continue reading Above ground
0730/9th March 2023 When you are really not in the mood for a proposed activity, you should absolutely say no. It's my firm belief. Except.... It's not as simple as that. Not for me, anyway. We rather languished over breakfast this morning but after we hauled ourselves up, Grant announced that he intended taking the … Continue reading Least resistance
0654/7th March 2023 The day was off to a good start yesterday. An appointment in Clifton Park was not until 11 am, so there was no need to rush about and there was time to look at email. Which was when things began to slide... . A message from a dear friend in England: "Sorry … Continue reading Stinkers?
Champlain Lock, Hudson River 24th November 2022 After 4 years, we still find delightful places nearby. "What were we doing all this time?" we ask. A very good question! Getting set up in a new home takes time, but certainly not that much. This will be our 5th Winter here! Not possible! Yesterday was brilliant, … Continue reading A special place
9th February 2022 Can it really be, the last gasp of Winter? Am I the only person in the northern hemisphere who will miss Winter? It's not that I don't like the change as that is what makes it so special. It's just this Winter has seemed so short. One more day of invigorating cold. … Continue reading Wetlands and wildfowl
Canada Geese family 1st June 2021 An early phone call roused me this morning and I was asked what plans I had for the day. Plans? Unless there is a medical appointment, I don't make plans. I just wait to see what happens. This morning, however, something prompted me to get out my macro lens … Continue reading Tiny things