An Unusual Umbrella

An Unusual Umbrella

These are not my best photos. It was pouring this morning. Outside the living room window I saw this odd movement and thought it was a skunk. Upon closer inspection it was not – but I’ve never before seen this. Now I know what that tail is really for.
Pull up a chair…

Pull up a chair…

Pull up a chair and enjoy this morning’s entertainment. Paul gave me a bird feeder for Valentine’s Day. While the birds have been slow to enjoy it, not so for the squirrels! There were quite a few visitors today. This big grey. And his girl. This...
He’s Mocking Me

He’s Mocking Me

My enthusiasm over the victory over the squirrel has diminished. He’s back, and I do believe he’s mocking me. Adding cayenne to my bird seed this weekend kept the squirrel out of my feeder for much of Saturday. Yet, here he is the next day, giving me the...
Victory Over The Squirrel

Victory Over The Squirrel

This has become a common sight at one of my feeders. I haven’t been too bothered by the squirrel snacking. In fact, they’ve been quite entertaining at times. However, the past day or two, the little red squirrels have started eating me out of house and...
The Sofa View

The Sofa View

The turkey is roasting and the pie has been baked. I sit here at my spot on the sofa, reflecting on this Thanksgiving afternoon, my family enjoying a quiet day beside me. It’s been a busy couple of weeks and I’m liking this sojourn together. I appreciate...
A Squirrelly Situation

A Squirrelly Situation

I spent much of my Saturday indoors cleaning and advising Paul as he installed a new counter and sink in my laundry room. A scurrying sound across my window screens distracted me from my chores and I headed outside where I found this little squirrel. He was doing his...