I'm living in a calendar. Seriously. Those calendars, with the really gorgeous scenic pictures? Yeah, that's what I see every day. The beauty here is just amazing. And it keeps changing! From the lush green of summer forests, we're now in thrall of the blazing beauty of fall colors. Mountains hidden behind the trees are starting to appear, ( Read more... )

I'm trying to kick the mt. dew habit. again.

23 days and counting. and craving. argh!

today: transforming cucumbers into pickles and relish.
tomorrow: pick up 2 free goats.

sugar glider babies are coming out of the pouch! it's very cute, these tiny little critters hanging on to mom then ducking back in. hmm, i should take pictures, duh! tomorrow... (they've all gone back to sleep for now, nocturnals that they are...)

it's been pointed out that it's been four weeks since i've posted, and that some people are curious what i've been up to...[g ( Read more... )

yesterday, three does gave birth to a total of 23 kits. Today another had another 6, although 2 did not survive. And there's one doe still due to kindle.

Baby bunnies!!

So in the Alexa Confuses People department, I have moved to Maine. Ironically, I had intended all along to move at the end of spring semester '09, I just expected to actually have a diploma! oops. I also hadn't expected to move to the end of the continent... But for oh, ten years now, I've been trying to drop out of the rat race and move to the ( Read more... )

This is amazing! Very imaginative people and very talented dogs to pull off these tricks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2FX9rviEhw

(from wordweaverlynn)

spring has sproinged. i've spent much of the day sitting on the deck, enjoying the sun and breeze. i think i shall go wander around the park for a bit, check on the prairie and the woods.

THIS is what life is all about! (my life anyway)

ya know, punching the bed is MUCH more satisfying than punching a pillow. why was i always told pillows as a kid? the bed gives much better resistance and a FAR more satisfying whump!