The top of the deer feeder is too tall for me to see inside, so when I went out to fill it last week, I wanted to see how much corn was left inside. I reached over the opening and took a quick photo: I think it would help to … Continue reading →
It’s been a week and a half since I began weaning Lady from her Reconcile. In that time, the altercations have increased noticeably (from none to almost one a day). I don’t think she’s ready to come off the medication, so I put her back to her normal dose today. … Continue reading →
We were gone for a few days, and Sneaky has not been seen since the night before we left. This isn’t necessarily an indication of something bad, but I get worried. I suspect but have not confirmed that she and Walter do not care for one another. We have seen … Continue reading →
Not much news for the cats this week. We’ve started weaning Lady from the Reconcile. That will take about six weeks. We keep the curtain on the side porch door open during the day so Walter can see in when he comes up to the feeder to each. When we … Continue reading →
Mr. L and I are setting up at an auto swap meet in Giddings, Texas, this weekend. Last night, Mr. L says to me, “It’s probably too late, but it would be nice to have a little, quiet generator to power a couple of fans.” I researched quiet generators on … Continue reading →
It’s been a busy month for us here at Mercury Ranch. But just to make sure you have a solid perspective on things, please go read this post about putting on your perspectacles. (Don’t worry, it will open in a new window or tab, so you can easily come back … Continue reading →
Protagonists. Specifically, my protagonists. What to say about them? I have a few I like. Let me introduce you. Inuit (pronounced Eye-knew-it). Inuit is my female polar bear character, and she’s telling her first person account of what her life was like as she transitioned from a wild polar bear … Continue reading →
Our pear tree is heavily laden with fruit this year. I picked what I could reach from the ground this morning. This is half of our bounty: I just tried one, expecting it to be hard and grainy. I was so wrong. It was sweet and ripe. I guess I’ll … Continue reading →
