Forever Finding Favourites
I wonder if it’s simply how people respond when they find things they enjoy. I land somewhere south of obsession and north of a strong case of “like”.
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Figured it Out by a Whisker
Cuddles has been with us for more than two years. And he continues to teach us things.
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Putting the “Car” Before the Horse
My recent blog post about – not quite embracing, but – giving AI a loose bro hug attracted some interesting comments and dredged up some feelings about the way the world is headed. AI is a tool, not a competitor – so far. But I wondered: Did horse riders refuse to ride in the new invention, the car, because they were so comfortable on the back of their trusty steed? Did they think the automobile was a fad they could crush by refusing to purchase one?
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The Secret Life – and Death – of Plants in my Care
When we lived in London (Byron, specifically) we had a huge pear tree in the back yard. One year, we noticed a Kijiji ad asking for pears. A lovely older couple came and harvested them all. We weren’t pear people and in previous years we struggled with fallen fruit and wasps. So many wasps.
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Backyard Visitor Part of a Springtime Trend
Many of us love a mild winter. But it has its downsides. One of them literally came to me this week.
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Great IG Follows for 2024
We all find fascinating, funny, or wise people at different times. Social media brings you more of what you’ve already watched or read, so finding someone new or different might be a matter of chance.
…Ruben the Resilient Lion Returns to His Home
Zoos, aquatic theme parks, and even the circus were fun attractions when we were kids. A visit from family members wasn’t complete without a trip to Marineland. I used to say the animals there and I were on a first name basis.
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Other People’s (friendly) Dogs
Derek will confirm that I get excited when someone walks toward me with a dog. The animal’s tail begins to wag and my grin widens to match that energy. I always wait to find out whether it’s okay to visit with the dog, but I’m definitely ready for it. The human? It depends. The dog? Always.
…A Little Hummingbird Told Me
We had concerns about hummingbirds. Where were they? Why weren’t they coming back to our yard after seeming to enjoy our eateries last year? We had seen two scouts early in the season, but that was all.
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My Baby Brother and His Big Birthday
This is a rerun from 2018. Yesterday was my brother’s birthday! So in honour of him, I present this look at our lives as siblings.
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The Cat in the Lap
The last time I wrote about Cuddles, he was recovering from a fairly serious issue. That was in March. Now, you’d never know it happened. He’s his old self.
…Cuddles On the Mend
You might know what it’s like when a pet is sick. The guilt and the concern. Their little lives are fragile, especially when they’re seniors.
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Adopted Cuddles: One Year Later
We adopted Cuddles the cat, aka House Panther, one year ago tomorrow!
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Miller Time
If you follow me on social media, you might have seen the story of the lost dog I picked up on Dec. 27.
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Travel Tales and Mexican Snow
You probably remember doing the math when you were a kid: How old will I be in the year 2000? Well, here we are, 23 years later. Bet you didn’t do this math!
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…No, it’s a Bird – ImPort Stanley
One of the best places to watch migratory hawks, sometimes in the thousands, is a two-minute drive from Port Stanley.
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Cuddles: A Cat Out of Sorts
It’s not just because of all the doorbell ringing on Halloween last night! He is not a fan of the drop-in visit.
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Pretty Fly – ImPort Stanley
If you were anywhere near here last week, you saw the flies. Clouds of them. Thanks to my neighbour Carol for capturing the image above as they emerged from the lake. When not flying, they crowded in clusters on anything from buildings to rocks. They ruined people’s morning coffee on the patio and evening dinner on the deck. They’re gross but harmless, and short-lived.
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