It’s in the air today, along with the gathering thunderclouds. Everyone around here is hunting for something.
Our Great Blue Heron is on the hunt for his lunch.
He seldom misses.
He’s snagged himself a nice fish.
Oh, there’s something else fishing there along the side of the pond!
Is it our Fisher (a weasel)?
Nope. I’d recognize that fluffy tail anywhere. Looks like Finn’s found some good hunting by the pond too.
Kiera and Wink are hunting for a … Read More
Ever go through one of those times where you wake up in the morning to find a truckload of manure in your driveway? You didn’t order it. You don’t need it. You can’t return it, because the midnight interloper has left no forwarding address. And you’re not going to be able to get your car out of the garage until you get the pile moved.
What’s a person to do?
Why, read a book and plant a garden, of course.… Read More
I have the honor of guest blogging over at Paw-Talk today. If you’d like to take a peek at a typical day around here, head on over to get the scoop.
Even if you feel you already know quite enough about our gang, if you love animals, you’ll be in for a treat if you visit.
Paw-Talk began in 2001 as a forum devoted to all animals, where you could find lots of great information for just about any pet … Read More
What I love most about April is its promise of spring and rebirth. Even its holidays are days that offer cause for laughter and joyous celebration.
For those of us dealing with wintry climates, April ushers in excitement for all that is sunny, warm, and green. Winter coats get packed away, windows get thrown open, and fresh air and sunlight on our skin is the order of the day.
Okay, maybe I exaggerated just a tad on the sunlight on … Read More
One of the ongoing battles I have with the modern world is how it works so hard to rob our children of their childhoods. I’ve fought a good war on as many fronts as I’ve been able — protecting my daughter when she’s needed protecting, and encouraging her to move out to meet that world when she’s given the signal that she’s been ready.
Sometimes knowing how and when has been glaringly obvious. Like knowing that Cait can’t handle watching … Read More
I’m beginning to get whiplash as I watch my daughter speed past on her way into teenage-dom. Before too long, she’ll be thirteen. And she can’t get there fast enough.
I am almost daily reminded of this in one way or another now. And I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that this realization often comes with a twinge of sadness for the little girl I’m losing.
As all teenagers are, she’s become quite concerned with looks and what other … Read More
Having just picked a bushel of ripe tomatoes, there was only one thing to do. Get busy making spaghetti sauce.
I put Cait on garlic and herb chopping duty, while I prepared the tomatoes.
I love having Cait help, not just because the work gets done faster, but because Cait likes to talk while she works. That’s what makes the time fly.
In the midst of chattering about this and that, I was having Cait taste all the fresh ingredients … Read More
