Life with cats, and other things…
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
1900/27th August 2022 Becoming a countrywoman in 2018, I found I could not pass by a window without looking out. Wild animals are often nearby and timing is everything. Even if there is no bird or animal in sight, I can usually be certain of a strangely shaped cloud. And failing that, it makes me … Continue reading Dog days
1728/21st July 2022 It would appear that yesterday's tardy service at the Wildlife Cafe led to confusion... The groundhogs having been notable by their absence, this morning, even more noticeable considering the normal circus of their breakfast, the squirrels were nowhere to be seen. Strangely, this sometimes happens, for reasons we cannot begin to guess. … Continue reading Routines
1950/18th July 2022 "The raccoons haven't been around lately", I commented two nights ago. And promptly, as if summoned, they arrived. Mother does a good job keeping the kits together while they move about. Then it all falls to bits as the squabbling starts. Late arrival means slim pickings. Junior shot off around to the … Continue reading Situation normal
11th July 2022 One day recently we came home to find the nyjer-seed feeder had been thrown to the ground. Raccoons! We said. Picking it up, I screwed the bottom back on and although it was a bit bent, hung it back up. But it was not the masked bandits. As became apparent, early this … Continue reading Blame?
0728/18th June 2022 Breakfast has been drawn out a bit since the introduction of wordle (4,5,6 and fr), worldle, globle, airportle, tridle ...and Tim had to go and mention yeardle...argh. Then, as I do the washing up, I have to keep stopping to take photographs, be it of clouds or creatures. Before I get around … Continue reading Give us our daily Red