Life with cats, and other things…
First dawn picture Without a doubt, one of the things I am most grateful for is that quite suddenly and unaccountably, in June 2018, I spontaneously emerged from a years-long funk and made the decision to sell my over-sized house outside Seattle and return to New York. The decision to move to Seattle had been … Continue reading Monday thanks
"This has to stop!", I thought recently, as I stood in the chill morning air with my camera. "How many sunrises can I collect?" Of course, I should have known better. Nature's store of spectacles is infinite and all are irresistible. . Having put the sun to bed last night, and aching in every part, … Continue reading Infinity
After the early frosts and cold, clear days, stormy skies are back, bringing a return to milder weather. The resultant colours are proof of how much difference climate makes. Part of my daily routine takes me outside after breakfast and often I come back in to grab my camera, as I did today. While there … Continue reading Layers
Social distancing being observed It looked as though even the birds were observing the rules today, on their chow line. At least they got the message from our Governor, Mr Cuomo, even if him in the White House didn't. It's so embarrassing having him for a president. Fortunately, I have entertainment to distract me... Grant … Continue reading Obeying the rules…or not…
"What is that?" I asked myself, looking from the kitchen window. A dove had been snatched from that site but most of the feathers had dispersed. It looked like a pair of sticks, but of course it wasn't. This was what was left after some 15 hours. Arranged just so. Does it mean anything? I … Continue reading Messages?
Tiny white flowers on woodland weeds How special is it to live in a place that, every day , supplies something new and interesting to behold? How lucky am I? Maybe if your eyes are open, you can find something new everywhere, every day. But I never saw a squirrel eat orange before. Meet "Tiny". … Continue reading Tiny
My virus poem, be it ever so humble: Came a wee virus Out of the East Spreading its wings, Heading West, In its onward quest To slay the pest. Searching each cleft For another chest. “Nature called me out” I heard that virus shout. No colour of the skin, No search for kith or … Continue reading Virus poem
An awareness of someone else's upset, yesterday, distressed me and took away my resolve to write. It was nothing to do with me personally. It was another outrageous story of abuse via social media, that has become all too common. It seems there are a lot of vicious, unbalanced people out there. Which brings me … Continue reading Out-of-trim
This is something I am compelled to share. Not everyone will feel as passionate about it, I am sure, but I believe everyone will find something in this beautiful short film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4L_wsMfjcE&feature=youtu.be&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=f39479d0-14bd-4b6a-be69-bfdf764f52b2
Cooper's Hawk (we think) This beautiful chap came searching for his Thanksgiving lunch this afternoon.... Note to self: remove window screens, for better photographs, - the making thereof. Stern note to self: Sort out and organise photographs!!!! - for easier finding thereof Since the warm weather left, taking most of our bird friends with it, … Continue reading Thanks be
