by Susan | Oct 26, 2017 | Family, On My Mind
When Hannah left for college in August, the toughest part of leaving home for her was leaving Snape, aka Boo, behind. While we have two cats and a dog, Hannah is Boo’s human. Since Hannah’s departure, Snape has moved into our room taking up permanent...
by Susan | Oct 30, 2014 | Critters, On My Mind
Have you ever noticed how cats like to sit on a “spot?” These random spots are kitty magnets. The spot may be a newspaper sitting on the floor. A dish towel that’s fallen off the counter. A t-shirt left on the bed. A box lid sitting on the floor. A...
by Susan | Oct 21, 2013 | Critters
This morning, I found Snape (a.k.a. Boo-Boo Bear) parked outside Hannah’s door, waiting. Hannah always leaves her door open a crack to allow Boo to wander in and out. Boo loves Hannah; she’s his human. So, a closed door can only mean one thing – Boo...
by Susan | Jul 30, 2013 | Critters, Odds and Ends
There’s nothing like a lazy, sunny afternoon sitting in the bedroom windowsill. After gracing me with a sleepy look, Cinder decides that she can’t be bothered with me.
by Susan | Apr 26, 2013 | Critters, Odds and Ends
Cinder and Ginger sharing a patch of sun. These two critters in such close proximity to each other is highly unusual. I don’t think Ginger knows what to make of it!
by Susan | Apr 9, 2013 | Critters
Don’t you just want to snuggle her up and take a snooze?
by Susan | Feb 22, 2013 | Critters
This morning the kitties were intently focused on something out the window. Upon closer inspection I found the source of their fascination. Letting the kitties outside could be the answer to our rat problem. (Do you see the rat standing against the porch post?) Truth...
by Susan | Feb 13, 2013 | Critters
Purfessor Snape in silhouette on a snowy day studying the goings on outside. Once a feral kitten, I hope he’s thinking how lucky he is to be on the inside looking out during this blizzard and how fortunate he is to have us as his humans. In all reality...
by Susan | Dec 27, 2012 | Family, On My Mind
This is my latest favorite picture of Hannah. She’s snuggling Purfessor Snape (aka Boo). For Christmas I gave her a framed copy of this for her room. Snape is her best friend and Hannah is his human. He guards her. At night he’s parked on the foot of her...
by Susan | Dec 20, 2012 | Critters, On My Mind
Purfessor Snape slinks into the dog’s bed when she isn’t looking. What do you think? Naughty or nice?
by Susan | Jul 13, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
I’m not the only one who liked this cheery bouquet.
by Susan | May 10, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
We call this Kitty T.V. Cinder and Snape are watching Banty Chickens in the Front Yard. Clearly it’s fascinating stuff.
by Susan | Jan 15, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
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...
by Susan | Nov 23, 2011 | Critters, Odds and Ends
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...
by Susan | Oct 13, 2011 | Critters, Odds and Ends
Miss Cinder enjoying some late autumn sunshine yesterday.
by Susan | Sep 25, 2011 | On the Farm
The Turkey Dudes moved out of the garage today! Hooray! Paul mucked out the meat chicken run and got it set up for the Turkey Dudes with a little shelter and a roost. They were cautious as they explored their new surroundings. We watched them for a while as they...
by Susan | Sep 5, 2011 | On My Mind
The three day weekend gave us lots of time to work on home projects. It’s a bit scary that summer will soon be over!
by Susan | Oct 10, 2010 | Critters
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...
by Susan | Sep 9, 2010 | Family
Hannah started the sixth grade on Tuesday. Although Paul and I were dancing and singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” one member of our family is not celebrating. Snape the cat, AKA “Boo” or “Boo-boo Bear” has...
by Susan | Jul 6, 2010 | Critters
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...
