Photo: Standoff
Boomer decided to standoff with the opossum. Subsequent photos show Boomer decided to wait and come back after the opossum had left. But Boomer made sure he marked the food tower with his scent.
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We had a tornado just a few miles west of town on Monday. In conjunction with that storm, we lost another third of our large cedar tree. Thankfully, it didn’t hit the house. A few days ago, I pulled the chip from the game camera and checked cat activity during … Continue reading →
May Property Update
I haven’t done much this month, but Mr. L has been busy. San Antonio House: Mr. L got down there earlier this month and got the lawn mowed. The Ranch: Nothing planned for this month. The Store: Yes, the grass needs mowing. The Shop: Mr. L is making tremendous progress … Continue reading →
MGR Tour: In Memoriam — Monica Jackson
Monica Jackson has been gone from us for three years. More specifically, three years and three days. A surgery gone bad, and an iconic author is no longer with us, leaving a daughter without a mother. Monica wrote romance. She wrote good, compelling stories, but she felt marginalized. And she … Continue reading →
Cats: The Power of A Can
I have a sequence of three photos I find amusing, so I’ll share them with you. Mr. L and I are attempting to tame a couple of outdoor cats. Sneaky, we consider tame, for all intents and purposes, although she still controls our access to her. The other subject in … Continue reading →
Wednesday Wanderings: New Knee
I mentioned I was getting a new knee, but I haven’t said much about it. The new left knee, a Stryker Triathalon if that means anything to you, was installed three weeks ago and is working beautifully. I am pleased beyond my wildest dreams. Pre-op went well. They prepped me … Continue reading →
Cats: A Disturbance in the Fabric
I have no idea if it’s because of Natasha’s demise or other household disruptions (me being gone to the hospital for a couple of days and returning to take up residence in the dining room), but the indoor cats seem to be in some state of upheaval. It’s hard to … Continue reading →
Wednesday Wanderings: A-Z Challenge Reflections
Another A-Z Challenge is in the can, and it’s time to reflect upon the process. I love the challenge. My theme was very well-received this year, and I thank the many repeat visitors who commented throughout the month. (Did I promise you anything for doing that, or did you come … Continue reading →
Natasha, 2001 – April 22, 2015
Natasha has always been my special kitty. The photo above was an early photo after she settled into the house when it was just her, me, and Hershey (she ignored Hershey, and Hershey, wisely, paid her no mind) in Alabama. I found her on Petfinder in 2005. She’d been in … Continue reading →
Z is for California Zephyr
The California Zephyr runs from Chicago to Sacramento. We rode from Chicago to Reno, where we got off the train to spend the day. We had an extended stopover in Denver, which seems to be experiencing an urban revival in the area surrounding the station. The station has been recently … Continue reading →