Dad

My dad died 11 years ago this week. Hard to believe it’s been that long. He was, among other things, a character. Here are some of the things I remember him saying more than once. In some cases, way more than once:   1. Life is a do-it-yourself kit. 2....

Millie

Millie just hit an even dozen in a row. She hasn’t said anything and I don’t wanna jinx her, but I suspect she has the all-time record in mind. Surely you’ve heard of it. Back in 1941, a hen named Jo DiMaggio laid an egg on each of 56 consecutive...
Doe & Fawn

Doe & Fawn

So glad the human eye is geared toward picking up motion, even very peripherally. Was watching Rose sunbathe when I caught movement out of the corner of my eye. It was yesterday’s doe. She had obviously been nursing, but had no fawn with her yesterday. Today was...
Queen Mum and Princess Lay-a

Queen Mum and Princess Lay-a

Got home to the Queen Mum and Princess Lay-a pecking around the driveway. From there it was stir-fried garden veggies for supper, blueberry picking for dessert and a great horned owl warming up, followed by this evening’s Floatfest, the simulated miniaturized...