Life with cats, and other things…
"It's for all the digging we have to do missus." Who knew groundhogs had such long fingers and toes? And such sharp nails! Despite all that digging, they are remarkably clean. . And so very cute. The above individual is likely one of last year's babies. As they age their fur doesn't look quite as … Continue reading Another friend returns
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
1818/3rd April 2026, The Sun appeared just in time to set. Back in the Fall, Grant collected a large bag of acorns on one of our drives and planted a few, hoping to get some to grow. A previous attempt produced two tiny oaks that are now struggling to survive out of the hill. This … Continue reading “More please?”
1851/24th March 2026 A lovely ending to a fine Tuesday. The sunshine that day was so brilliant, it encouraged the groundhogs from their burrow. Since their first appearance early in the month, they had been rarely seen. . Tuesday afternoon they burst out of their freshly excavated entrance. . "Give that back! It's mine!" A … Continue reading Country living
4th March 2026 . "I feel like Sisyphus!" said Grant, going out to shovel the latest snowfall. Temperatures were just cold enough yesterday for precipitation to arrive in frozen form. Wet and heavy. Hungry pussycats had persuaded us to rise early, in time to view the dawn... . The forecast was wrong again? . 0614/3rd … Continue reading Sisyphus
One should always remember to look up. If my frequent use of the word simple says something about me, perhaps all those references to the contrast between light and dark do too. Personal preferences are part of our character. Many are a matter of familiarity, of what we experienced growing up. The rest, - who … Continue reading Preferences
1810/4th September 2025 Could the weather finally be on the change? According to the weather forecast, there's an 80% chance of rain, to continue through Sunday, but the weather map suggests that the front will stop just short of our location. It would be nice to see the flora refreshed. . "My grass is getting … Continue reading March past
0625/25th August 2025 . Retiring to their favourite perches, Dee Dee and Willow wrote Monday off, dismissing their customary morning walk saying they "just could not be bothered." It's a little grey but I'm not sure what has put them in such a funk. Our cats are creatures of habit and when their behaviour suddenly … Continue reading Dionondahowa Falls
9th August 2025 . Waiting in the car while Grant popped into our little local shop, I cast my eyes about to see what needed photographing and across the street I spied two trees laden with bright red fruit - crab apples. Very pretty but in my experience, not good to eat. What I have … Continue reading Simple
0630/6th August 2025 . Loveliness in its purest form. A simple morning glory. . It's how they seem to me. To me this is perfection. I have no need for intricate shapes or garish colours. . The delicacy of this flower, the subtlety of its colour - sensuous. Such pleasure can be gained from a … Continue reading Morning glory