Quite the Life (and all in Times New Roman 10pt!)
Sometimes our indoor children have discussions with our outdoor guests. Most times they tolerate each other. Ghost, our indoor cat, barely gives a nod when someone shows up. Boo lets us know when various Old Ones are about. He sometimes whines at the door. Translation, “The raccoons are here.” Or he’ll sit and stare out … Continue reading “Samuel Bothers Boo”
Last week I shared Turkeys on the mating prowl in Two and a Half Toms. We continue the theme of Spring awakenings with today’s early March raccooning. In early Spring all the Sleepers waken. Most are familiar with Bear. We have two, Horace and Lucien, who parade and not recently. Raccoons are not true sleepers, … Continue reading “Early March Raccooning”
It is warm today. Bright sunshine. Buds on the maples and elms. Crocus are pushing their little yellow and purple noses up through garden soils. Chickadees and grackles, bluejays and cardinals flock to our birdfeeders. Squirrels and chipmunks race along the ground for falling seed and suet. Beetles chirp on the trees. A golden butterfly … Continue reading “Enjoying Scotch and Cigars with @FireRenaissance, @FromGreenhills, and @GGGenge“
We are so blessed. Almost every night and often during the day friends come to our table. In the backyard. On the ground. Makes after-dinner clean up so much easier. Vernod, one of last year’s kits but I’m not sure whose, usually comes with a host of others. Most nights we have four to seven … Continue reading “Vernod Dines Alone”