Is this an age of enlightenment or a return to the Dark Ages? Hopefully, it is neither and probably I’m the only one in the whole world who would ask. A definition of the Dark Ages is “the time after the fall of the Roman Empire, marked by intellectual, economic, and cultural decline.” Whereas in […]
May 16, 2024
When Courage is a Must
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This is another rainy morning and earlier, it was a rainy, stormy morning with thunder booming around the clouds. My pal Nemo the Furry One is not a fan of storms. Since his hearing is almost non-existent, he isn’t afraid of those loud sounds any more, but I’m convinced that he feels atmospheric change or […]
Apr 28, 2024
A Squirrely Problem
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This is a soggy morning after a rip-roarin’ wet night (or was it in the wee, small hours of the morning?) The eaves are dripping, the wet pavement glistens, and in the back yard, a cardinal enjoys a quiet breakfast, unhampered by squirrels. Yesterday, I hung my new squirrel-proof bird feeder and it works! The […]
Jun 5, 2023
Where Did That Come From?
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The afternoon was dampish, but it was time to fill the bird baths, so Nemo and I opened the back door. As we stepped out on the deck, I noticed the wind had picked up, bringing with it a sprinkling of rain. “Hmm. Maybe we should wait a while,” I told my pup. Before we […]
