The Unsung Beast

The Unsung Beast

It’s been brought to my attention that there’s one member of this family who has not had her moment in the blog limelight. Ginger is our 11 year-old Legal. That’s a cross between a Lab and a Beagle. She has the lab fur mixed with the beagle physique...
Freedom Ranger Chick Update

Freedom Ranger Chick Update

We’ve had these little guys with us for nine days now. It’s amazing how fast they grow. Look at the feathers coming out on their wings – and their tiny little tail feathers! They’re too cute. I hope they get ugly soon – meat chickens need...
My Constant Companion

My Constant Companion

I ventured outside at 7:30 this Sunday morning to let the ducks and chickens out into their pens, and replace their frozen water with fresh. The thermometer read 3 degrees with a stiff breeze. It’s officially brrrr outside today. I snuggled up on the sofa with a...
Mobile Cats

Mobile Cats

While I’m pretty handy with a computer and have a good handle on the Internet, mobile phone technology is not my forte. I have only just figured out how to get the pictures Hannah and I have taken with the phone off the phone. In our inexperienced enthusiasm...
Kitty Becomes a Cat

Kitty Becomes a Cat

Snape the kitty has earned his stripes. Last night during the late night news I heard a scuffle sound followed by Snape (aka Boo) growling. He never does that unless he’s managed to snatch a fallen piece of pasta or green been in the kitchen. I followed him into...
The Kitty That Got Away

The Kitty That Got Away

This morning was the scheduled veterinary appointment for Cinder and Snape. Cinder and Snape are sibling cats that we adopted two years ago when they were feral kittens. A little time and TLC and they’ve turned into really wonderful pets. This from the woman who...