Category Archives: animals

2024 SQUIRRELYLYMPICS

The 2024 Olympic games are over, but It’s that time of year again. Autumn is right around the corner and critters are stocking up for the wintry cold of Minnesota. In the process they’re creating lots of entertainment for us. … Continue reading

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LET’S TALK SQUIRRELS . . .

My husband and I enjoy looking out the side window of our house at the wildlife that skitter here and there. Great feats of strength are on display as these little critters teeter across electrical wires with one foot ahead … Continue reading

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NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY

I live in a neighborhood that is filled with feral cats. We’ve lived here for seven years now and have names for most of them. The one who seems to be attached to us we call “Crabby.” She apparently is … Continue reading

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A CHILD IS BORN

A new life emerges. Air fills His little lungs. He lets out a big scream. His mother swaddles Him in strips of cloth already prepared for this journey. She snuggles Him tightly and kisses his curly head. This child entered … Continue reading

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NATURAL DIVERSION

My friend Julie has been posting some amazing pictures of baby bunnies in her garden.  Maybe this lockdown has caused us to look out our windows or into the depths of our own backyards to divert us from all the … Continue reading

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HOW HAS LIFE TURNED OUT FOR YOU?

There was a day when I wondered what my lot in life would be.  I’ve often dreamed dreams which could be interpreted as bizarre, frightening and downright dark.  There have been other dreams too.  The ones that show a world … Continue reading

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GOODBYE, OLD SPORT

It’s always so hard to say goodbye to our furry friends.  We’ve had Gage since he was six weeks old and placed him in God’s hands yesterday, just shy of his 12th birthday. He was a lively pup, full of … Continue reading

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NATIONAL DOG DAY

PHOTO OF OUR DOG “GAGE” A RATHER SNOOTY LLEWELLEN SETTER I’ve written much about our dog Gage, but this is a special day, dedicated to doggies and I thought a good time to let you know how we’ve grown to … Continue reading

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DOG’S BEST FRIEND

Over the 53 years of our lives together, we’ve had countless dogs – from Beagles to Goldens, to Brittanys, mutts and this one – a Lewellyn Setter.  Gage is now ten years old and is finally warming up to us. … Continue reading

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HUNGRY GOATS

Recently, my home state of Minnesota decided they would try to control invasive plants which are killing the good ones.  Where does one go to retain a group of goats?  I suppose they call UNEEDA GOAT or some other rent … Continue reading

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HAPPY HEDGEHOG DAY

“If somebody thinks they’re a hedgehog, presumably you just give ’em a mirror and a few pictures of hedgehogs and tell them to sort it out for themselves.” Douglas Adams This little hedgehog deserves as many accolades on this Groundhog … Continue reading

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