Life with cats, and other things…
0828/19th March 2023 The in and out Sun lit different bits of my view this morning. A slightly colder day, mostly bright but with the occasional snow squall. Spring however, is certainly more than just the date on our calendar. Our ragged bushes have buds and in the garden today five Robins, the fat American … Continue reading Top Cat
0828/5th March 2023 Master Sparrow was vexed: "All these visitors and nowhere for them to perch!" . "Spikey-beaks are going to raid the feeders!" The Starlings waited till I came back in and then... . "Let's go get breakfast!" "Lunch and dinner..." . "Those chaps have no sense of decorum!" "Wow! I'll be back later!" … Continue reading Ambridge
0730/19th February 2023 . Two of my feline companions launched an attack in the small hours of this morning with a battering ram. "No prisoners!" they cried, thinking it would impress me. Half opening one eye, I noted that it was still dark, so I drew the covers over my head with the result that … Continue reading Squabble
0707/2nd February 2023 Dumping ice out of the water bowls this morning, I sent a mental message down the groundhog hole: "If I was you mate, I'd stay put!" Whoever thought groundhogs would want to emerge from hibernation on the 2nd of February? Of course they don't! A few of the poor creatures get dragged … Continue reading Borderline
13th December 2022 Early clouds lifted this morning, revealing the transformation. It's not as if it's the first time I saw snow! Dragging myself from a warm bed when it's 8 F outside and piling on clothes in order to replenish the seed trays sometimes doesn't feel awfully appealing. But the moment I set foot … Continue reading Dazzled
0820/30th November 2022 This could well be that direst of days I mentioned, in which there is not a glimmer of sunlight. In lieu of ice crystals this morning, a solid flan-shaped block though it slid easily out of the tray, no bashing required! This is how my sculpture begins, but the weather is not … Continue reading That day…
10th November 2022 Now that the full glory of Fall is past, we have arrived at another stage, according to the Carolyn Smith very unofficial Fall guide... Colour is still important but it is now more subtle. What I look for now is light, shapes and textures, But there is still more colour than you … Continue reading What a bore
14th October 2022 Over the past three days, Fall has become a full-time occupation. What better way to spend time? Each year is different and even an "off" year is a great experience. This year may be the best I have ever witnessed. My computer almost had a serious sense of humour failure. I had … Continue reading Good thing
0705/13th October 2022 It's that awkward time of year where the weather can't make up its mind. When I came in from my "rounds" this morning, I thought I should have to fetch back out a t-shirt, but before I got around to it, I was closing windows against a chill wind. Which was rather … Continue reading Road up
1310/31st August 2022 August departed with grace... ...cloudy, but benign... Running outside to get a better shot of these clouds, I sent the groundhog fleeing to her hole. "Was just getting a carrot before fatso comes back." As I finished my latest book last night, we got another heavy shower. Then this morning, September arrived. … Continue reading Dreamer