As we were coming home this morning (after being out for some errands) I saw a flock of seagulls in the air above the park across the street. They were flying mostly in formation, enjoying the air currents. Lots of slow swooping, back and forth, up and done, all well-coordinated. A lovely 5 minute air… Continue reading

Well, today was THE DAY. Raven no longer has to live in the garage "apartment". However, we did bring his bed, litterbox, and toys up to the guest room so he can have a quiet place that's all his for timeouts for a few days. First we went to the vet for the next step… Continue reading

We have an adorable little flock of chickadees that come to the sunflower seed feeder on the back porch. They are so cute and tiny; they make the finches look big! They also take baths in the bird bath, sitting right in the water and ducking under and splashing and generally having a merry time.… Continue reading

EFURRY Day should be Hug Your Cat Day! <a Hug Your Cat Today! If you don't have a cat, hug a friend's cat! Or, hug a friend who has a cat… Continue reading

We are pleased to introduce Ravenclaw (aka Raven), the newest member of our furry tribe. Raven was a rescue kitty; now he has a home. He's our token moggie 🙂 Raven is settling in as best he can, given that our vet has nevertheless requested/required that he stay in quarantine for 2 weeks, to be… Continue reading

The grey squirrel has been back a few times; I'm making sure I refill the feeder with sunflower seeds. But today, as I sat on the screenporch finishing my lunch, he came right up to the windows and sat on the outside windowsill. This was made all the more enjoyable by the fact that Bebop… Continue reading

We had a grey squirrel on our porch rail this morning! Rich told me last night he had seen one yesterday. I was hoping it would come back. We'll have lived here 15 years in May and this is only the second time I've seen a squirrel closer than a mile from the house –… Continue reading

As is often the case, Mezzaluna was lying across the foot of the bed this morning when I woke up. I leaned down to stroke her tummy and rub her chin. She was (again, as is often the case) purring. Mezzaluna has an incredible motor. I lay my ear on her chest and let all… Continue reading

The furkids get a crunchy treat every morning after breakfast (Whiskas tartar control tuna flavor). The ritual goes like this: We all troop downstairs after everyone has finished breakfast. Mezzaluna, who usually finishes early, is sitting tucked into the corner by the bookcase, waiting. Squirrel keeps a close eye on Vickimom (many backward glances and… Continue reading

There's a group in the SF Bay Area called Leopards, Etc that I recently found out about! They do educational programs (public outreach, programs for schools, corporate and private events). They do 150 programs of some sort a year! Leopards Etc. is owned and operated by Rob and Barbara Dicely, experienced educators (formerly teachers), licensed… Continue reading