Life with cats, and other things…
1030/26th April 2024 Barring a handful of grey days, April has been quite splendid. Some would say it's been too cool but for me it could not have been better. . Cooler temperatures allowed new growth to remain fresh. I could swear the trees were joyous. After being in the cold all winter with no … Continue reading Returnees
18th July 2023 "What's going on over there?" . "Squirrel's sitting on the nut supply." "Go tell it we want some!" . "Well?" "Erm. I think she said something about going off with the flock." . "Wouldn't say that to me would you?" "Apologise to my Red-winged friend!" . "Come away dear." "Let's not get … Continue reading Bird talk
1815/6th May 2023 Every time I see it happen, it's as if it's the first time. I've been enjoying the early evening light here for nearly 5 years. But I still rush outside for these brief moments when floodlights bathe our trees... ..after first checking that I won't be disturbing someone's dinner... . Last summer … Continue reading Substitutes
14th May 2022 Dishwashers. I have owned several only because they came with the property. They always made a useful extra storage unit. Some (very strange) people like ironing. To me that always seemed a far greater chore than doing the dishes. If there had been an automatic ironing machine I would perhaps have availed … Continue reading Washing up…
"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?
This sky was something of a surprise this morning. I didn't expect to see crisscrossed contrails again any time soon. Is this progress? Who knows. There is a definite sense of "every man for himself". So, I plan to be careful and see what develops. Not much else I can do. ************ You know those … Continue reading Aviators