There were three deer on the path in front of me. They didn’t run when they saw me. They just stood there staring at me. Finally, as one, they moved: one pawed the ground, one began eating the leaves from a small bush, the third started walking towards me. Deer are supposed to run from […]
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The critters we love and the critters that deserve our love.
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White tailed deer
It’s been in the 80’s almost 90 this week. It seems like every day we’re breaking temperature records. Last night I had to open all of my windows, which means that I woken at the crack of dawn by all the birds. I didn’t mind over much. Now, I’m sitting at my desk in front […]
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For the birds
The cloudy weather broke for a few hours yesterday morning, but it was still cold. I took my telephoto to the park to take photos of birds. Not flowers, or derelict buildings, cute children, or dogs in costume — birds. There’s a pileated woodpecker that frequents one of the parks. I’ve heard him and others […]
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All green and go
I thought it was time to provide an update on Zoë, otherwise known as the little princess. She passed through her radiation treatment with flying colors, and seemed fine just after she got home. Then she got very quiet, and would spend most of her morning in my roommate’s closet. She played rarely, and wouldn’t snuggle […]
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Pets on parade
I and my roommate attended the Mardi Gras Pet Parade in the Soulard district today. It was cold, about ten degrees with the wind chill. As such, the numbers were down, but those that attended, two legged and four, had a great time. This was my first time in this district and I loved it. […]