Oh Christmas Tree

This is why we haven’t bothered with a tree for a few years now.

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This year, since we are moving in a few days, decorating wasn’t an option anyway.
I do miss having a tree.  I even miss watching the cat systematically remove the decorations.  Maybe I will give it a shot again next Christmas.

Need a Caption

I took this photo a few weeks ago, but haven’t come up with a witty caption.

Any suggestions?

Room With a View

Alternate title, “Hey, Honey, there’s a deer(e) in the back yard.”

We also have a pile of big rocks.

It isn’t the greatest view to wake up to in the morning. When the riprap project is finished, though, it will look great.
And the nutrias (a critter only it’s own mother could love) will have to be [...]

Master Gardener of the Family

Jungle took some photos of the grounds surrounding my brother’s house. He is a professional landscaper and his property shows it.

Meet Bubba

Isn’t he a thing of beauty!
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I found this critter related post on Craigslist – I thought it was funny/clever.

Take Me With You!

This happens everytime we pull out Jungle’s vintage Lands End luggage. It is quite difficult to pack with an overweight cat snoozing on top of the overnight bag. Aside from the fact that it makes a comfy bed, she seems to know we are up to something.

Hail Storm in May

An afternoon storm deposited a generous amount of marble-sized hail with a deafening sound. It was still coming down when I took this photo under the shelter of the porch.
I saw several ducks in the front yard darting this way and that – trying to figure out how to escape the onslaught. One [...]

Happy Mother’s Day

I have a soft spot for critters – especially young orphans. (Jungle calls me Elly Mae from time to time.)

I get so excited every year when the mommy ducks stop by to show off their new babies. Okay, they really just know I will feed them, but still. It’s one of the [...]

Beautiful Animation

Jungle accuses me of loving “bugs.” I think anyone would love these.

What’s in Bloom?

Previous owners planted quite a few bulbs with reckless abandon. I’ve moved most of them to more appropriate locations. Yellow daffodils bloomed a month ago. This variety is blooming now.
Most of the herbs are planted around the front porch. I’ve never had parsley survive the winter before – or grow so [...]