Timi insisted on going outside this morning--15 degrees, icy, and a slight drizzle. We thought she was smarter than that! She didn't stay out...
The White Crowns have been at the suet feeder near the patio, and then for some reason come to the patio and peck around. [ATTACH] Can anyone...
It was very cold one evening, so of course my husband went out with his camera to take this photo of our "sliver moon." [ATTACH] If he had stayed...
Scientific studies have shown that cats can memorize 128 commands.Cats just don't want to. My husband's theory is that cats have memorized 128...
No, not the (live)stock you'd expect in Texas, but stock made from bones, scraps, and almost expired vegetables. Our Christmas ham was bone-in, so...
After indulging in desserts, ham, casseroles and breads, I am happy to say that I put on something I haven't worn in 10 years, and it still fit....
This morning we had a hawk land in the big juniper in the field. [ATTACH] The hawk obviously wanted husband to photograph his "good side" and...
We've seen photos of broken ornaments, cat up the tree, and general cat mayhem with Christmas trees. I thought it was time for a "good" cat and...
I have posted this before, but for new members I'm posting Porky Pig sings Blue Christmas. Just click the link: [MEDIA]
[ATTACH] Each fall we purchase 10 lbs. of pecans from the local feed store. My husband sets up our pecan cracker in his workshop, and brings the...
We cleaned out the zinnia bed, and found that the zinnias had self-seeded and were coming up all over the bed. We have volunteer zinnias on...
Dogs prepare you for babies. Cats prepare you for teenagers. Ain't it the truth!
In the fall the scissortails migrate, and one of their favorite perches is on the utility wire. Here is one, resting up and hoping for passing...
Timi was completely bumfuzzled when it started to get dark about 10 a.m. She was fussy all afternoon, but calmed down enough to come in and dine,...
Husband got some good photos of the annular eclipse today. Here is the eclipse from start to maximum. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
In the 17 years we have lived here, we have seen one squirrel. They stay down by Sandy Creek in the pecan bottoms where they have nuts and cover....
We have several plants native to Texas. They are tough enough to survive our climate without coddling, and are pretty, also. This is West Texas...
I'm considering putting this up in our yard: No soliciting! We are broke and can't buy anything We know who we are voting for We have found Jesus...
We have a young deer, still with its fawn spots, visit frequently. Today, just after lunch, the deer showed up, had lunch on plants and a tree,...
When flying past earth aliens lock their doors.
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