I'm not really doing the April tanka challenge, but this came to me as I was getting ready to leave the living room. It would seem the November challenge had a somewhat lasting effect (encouraged no doubt by the various tankas some friends on LJ have been posting ( Read more... )

The Herbal meme was amusing. I like the photos of the herbs ( Read more... )

She wasn't my child. I've never thought of cats that way, I'm not the type. But she was my friend, my companion, and sometimes my teacher, for nearly half my life. I was not always the best student, but I did try; still trying. We learned a few things from each other, I guess ( Read more... )

Peredur Mawr
Suspected mighty mouse hunter
In a sunbeam lay
Regally by small remains
And thus removing all doubt.

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Yes, there were only the tiniest bits left, and since Roz can't chew very well anymore...

It would seem that the mantle of responsibility for protecting our stores has officially been taken up by himself :)

Wednesday Night:

Folded, cut and stuffed a bunch of cards (restocking my card inventory). Put all the cards from different boxes and re-sorted so that I have one box of inventory for sale and a smaller pile of cards that will go to person use (old contact info on back of cards, not good sellers, etc.).

Thursday:Attached hanger in bathroom and ( Read more... )

Acorn Tree Syndrome, Part 2, by Gene Logsdon. Now, even I know potatoes are harvested from underground and how a blackberry looks vs. a black raspberry.... but I didn't know navy beans were white... Interesting thoughts on people in general today and their connection (or lack thereof) to their food ( Read more... )

( Some influence from flying to get places, but the line of states from CA to MA is my family's path from when we move to MA in '71 )

( Roz and Peredur )

( Balfar's Challenge )

It occurred to me that I hadn't posted an update on Roselynde lately. As of this past Thursday she now weighs 8 lbs.! And then on Sunday she gave us another pleasant surprise, when she went over to Peredur's bowl and ate some of his _dry_ food. She has since eaten kibble yesterday and today as well, so it would appear her gums and teeth are finally ( Read more... )