Life with cats, and other things…
Little Man likes jigsaw puzzles. Cats really know how to get your day started. Mopping up vomit and having a dead mouse cast at your feet first thing is such a joy. Little Man was the mouser but not the vomiter. He has taken over the job of Chief Mouser which was previously one of … Continue reading Friends new and old
4th November 2025 On a bright early November day, physocarpus caught the light, a brilliant splash of colour in a landscape that grows greyer by the day, since the two brief snow falls. Different sorts of images to see. But meanwhile... . "What's the meaning of life, Lil' Red?" "Haven't a clue, Mr Sparrow. Philosophy … Continue reading Identities
0632/1st March, 2025 . Despite the intense cold of the past few days and vestiges of snow, early signs of Spring are now in evidence. . "You sure about that, missus?" "Our hooves is still mighty cold!" . It was still a bit stark... . ...the day we went to Bennington. But there are subtle … Continue reading Signs
1620/24th November 2024 . There being a hill in the way, we don't see the sun set unless we drive somewhere with a view. However, when the conditions are right, we get a variation of the sunset which almost resembles dawn, which we see every day at this time of year. . It almost looks … Continue reading Slim pickings
0716/3rd October 2024 . For the first time yesterday, I had to don a jacket when I went out to fill the feeders. Later I discovered the temperature had been not all that far above freezing, though it has moderated slightly since. . It has been several days since we last saw a groundhog. They … Continue reading Pictures
0709/23rd December 2023 Since early Saturday, the sun has been obscured and Christmas morning dawned with heavy mist. Temperatures have shot back up and I did my outdoor rounds today without need of a coat. In this part of the world, that is not normal. . Meanwhile in China, according to reports, they are enjoying, … Continue reading Adaptable
0704/9th December 2022 Interruptions and annoyances. It's one of those days. "Deliveries" that weren't delivered, etc. And my photo-editing system is suffering from severe hesitation again. Which makes me want to take a hammer to it. Just as well it's only a program contained within my PC or I should probably have pitched it out … Continue reading A new visitor
19th March 2022 A couple of late arrivals flying in to join the massed reunion of migrating birds. The excited chattering alerted us to the assembly yesterday morning, but toward the end of the day Grant called me outside to witness: Red-wings and grackles and the occasional sparrow These are the moments when I long … Continue reading Daily Red
Morning mist turned into a brilliant, mild day. This little chap allowed me to capture his image. Some may call him "just a sparrow", but to me they are all lovely. He's a White-crowned sparrow. This one would only show his sweet fluffy belly So I'm not too sure which type he is Just cute. … Continue reading Fall fauna
Inspiration derived from a family of slugs. My mother would not be impressed! But how cute is that little family? I spotted them yesterday and grabbed a shot with my phone. So now I know slugs like sliced carrot. When I went back later, junior had moved on: ...and called a friend. . In the … Continue reading Grubbing in the garden