Life with cats, and other things…
1150/17th April 2022 Spring in New England is like riding a seesaw. 26 degrees (79F) one minute, hail the next. If anyone is having an Easter parade, they are likely to have their bonnet blown away. To be precise, New York is not in New England, having been colonized by the Dutch. But we are … Continue reading Easter in New England
13th March 2022 We munched somewhat gloomily through supper exchanging views on the general state of things. Then suddenly I rose, grabbing the camera. As we chatted, I'd been staring fixedly at the icicles, watching their appearance change in retreating light. My latest obsession! Not really. I have always been intrigued with ice. Earlier there … Continue reading Visitors
0813/13th March 2022 The darker our world becomes, the more I seem to seek beauty in the little things. Snow on top of a solar light. A hole in the snow Squirrel tracks in the pristine, glinting snow How I wished I could capture the sounds of the early morning. Birds seemed joyful to have … Continue reading Magic
1306/9th March 2022 1129 1305 Personally, I prefer the later image! Snow was predicted but we rather scoffed at the idea when we went out this morning in light jumpers. "Too warm!" I said. But the world is white again. Overnight the bird baths froze so I made a "cake". Which then got dusted for … Continue reading Tails
May the people of Tibet and the Ukraine be free from those who would oppress them. And all others who suffer at the hand of monsters. May our leaders be endowed with wisdom and compassion. The world seems a dark place. It's hard to see a glimmer of light sometimes but I have to remind … Continue reading Seeing light
25th February 2022 Which one came first, the chicken or the egg? Brushing off the porch this morning I was mulling over what Grant and I had just been talking about and a song popped into my head: "If I ruled the world" If I ruled the world Every day would be the first day … Continue reading Chicken or egg?
0632/22nd February 2022 Distraction. Not a good thing if you are trying to concentrate on an important task, reading a book, listening to....well, there are lots of times when distraction is annoying. Sometimes, it's a blessing. Changing weather is never good for achy bodies. With the ups and downs we have been experiencing, I have … Continue reading Distractions
19th February 2022 Can you find the Indian elephant in this post? . There may be a short delay to my recent proclamation of an early Spring. Witness photographic evidence of yesterday's predicted "snow flurries". Yes, 4 inches of them. Juncos had to dig for seed. They all show up when it snows, hence their … Continue reading Flurries
9th February 2022 Can it really be, the last gasp of Winter? Am I the only person in the northern hemisphere who will miss Winter? It's not that I don't like the change as that is what makes it so special. It's just this Winter has seemed so short. One more day of invigorating cold. … Continue reading Wetlands and wildfowl
0711/7th February 2022 The narrowest gap in yesterday morning's cloud encouraged the Sun to force its way through. And early birds took to the air, calling out. "You cannot hold me back!" said the Sun. Soon the distant hills came into view... ...and the nearby ridges were bathed in light. Off we went for the … Continue reading “Come back, please”
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