Have a happy day 😊
Thursday, 10 January 2019
Hello again
Duncan has not visited the blog for some time, so here are some recent pictures of him taken by my youngest daughter. He loves to hang out in her room with her and snuggling up with her blankets. He just may be a teeny bit spoiled. Sweet as ever, he makes us smile on a daily basis, much needed in recent weeks for sure. Pets are so good for that, as all of you know!
Tuesday, 8 January 2019
I'm hungry!
Today is Tuesday. Let's have tacos!!
We will need something to drink as well.
Enjoy! Have a wonderful day.
Sunday, 6 January 2019
Kitty Update
I have come to the conclusion that kittens are the Universe's way of playing a joke on us humans.
I love the early mornings best of all. He snuggles on my chest and feels so nice and warm. Sometimes he will take his paw and gently pat my face.
This is when he is Little Mo.
Then he will turn around and attack!
Now he is Luci-fur!
I keep the spray bottle beside me but he still manages to take me by surprise.
I have another chunk out of my arm from earlier today.
My daughter and son-in-law were here over the holiday. They have a nice bedroom/sitting room in the attic. They are very comfortable up there with their own cat.
One morning I heard a racket coming from the top of the stairs. Kyle was heading downstairs and Luci-fur was waiting on the landing. He wanted in the room. But, of course, he doesn't get along with their old cat. So Kyle closed the door, clapped his hands loudly, and told Luci-fur to go away.
Well... as you can imagine that did not go over well with the little devil.
And Kyle had bare feet!
And he was trapped!
Luci-fur would not let him pass by.
By the time I got up there with the spray bottle- the battle was pretty much won by the cat! There were scratches all over Kyle's feet. It really was rather funny- seeing this tall man and tiny cat in a stand off! It is not so funny when I am the one being attacked. Those little scratches hurt!
We will keep him. We don't give up easily on the animals who come our way. He goes to the vet on Wednesday and I am hoping that will turn him into a more placid cat.
Friday, 4 January 2019
Cold winters have special powers...
I posted this on Facebook, so some of you have already seen it. I thought it deserved to be shared with a slightly wider audience. Happy New Year!

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Wednesday, 2 January 2019
Winter Scenes
Here in New England, we have been lucky to have escaped the snow. Without the white stuff on the ground, it doesn't feel like winter, even though the calendar and temperature says it is.
Monday, 31 December 2018
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year's Eve!!
Help yourself to a glass of champagne and join the party.
It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without fireworks.
Wishing you a happy last day of 2018
and a wonderful 2019 ahead!
Saturday, 29 December 2018
Pretty Birdies!
I love watching the birds on my birdfeeder, especially in the winter. The splash of color they bring to the black and white landscape is always welcome.
I hope you enjoy these these photos of birds in the winter.
I hope you enjoy these these photos of birds in the winter.
Of course the kittens are avid birdwatchers regardless of the time of year...
Friday, 28 December 2018
A quick trip
Some days it would be nice to get away for a little while. This looks like a good place.
You are all invited, join me!
Monday, 24 December 2018
Saturday, 22 December 2018
The Tree Lighting Finale!!
The lighting of the "Town" Christmas Tree was Thursday evening. Unfortunately, I could not be there for the celebration, so these are photos taken by my friends.
It is so wonderful that the town came together for this spontaneous project. I hope you enjoy the photos and the sentiment of this community project as much as I do!
It is so wonderful that the town came together for this spontaneous project. I hope you enjoy the photos and the sentiment of this community project as much as I do!
Happy Holidays, One and All!!
Thursday, 20 December 2018
A Special Christmas Tree
Years ago, in my small town on Cape Cod, a man created a beautiful Christmas Tree made from buoys. It was in his front yard for everyone to enjoy.
Sadly, he passed away this year, and the tree went into disrepair. Upon learning of this, the town's people rallied, with a small group leading the charge. A call went out for used buoys, and people donated loads of them.


Volunteers cleaned the buoys and painted them.
They got a permit to display the new tree on the Town Green. Yesterday, the frame was delivered, and they assembled the new tree.
Watching this all unfold was so heartwarming. It seems to exemplify the holiday spirit.
Tonight, the tree will be lit as a town-wide event. Part 2 of this post will feature those photos.
ETA: Here's the backstory of the original tree and the new one:
For those that don’t know the back story of this tree, it was created by Jimmy Filliman, a native Cape Codder who’s family many of us grew up with. The pieces were all found objects that Jimmy collected as he walked the beaches & and used to build assorted treasures including this phenomenal buoy tree. It was estimated at consisting of 200+ buoys, that he individually hand tied to a beautiful piece of driftwood for the trunk. It was a wonderful, beautiful, and creative way to recycle and reuse items to make this gorgeous and TRUE Cape Cod Christmas Tree. Jimmy passed away tragically this past Spring due to complications of diabetes & I’m helping to coordinate this community project to rebuild as similar a model as we can do justice on the town green in Eastham as a memorial to him, and for his family this holiday season.
Sadly, he passed away this year, and the tree went into disrepair. Upon learning of this, the town's people rallied, with a small group leading the charge. A call went out for used buoys, and people donated loads of them.


They got a permit to display the new tree on the Town Green. Yesterday, the frame was delivered, and they assembled the new tree.
Tonight, the tree will be lit as a town-wide event. Part 2 of this post will feature those photos.
ETA: Here's the backstory of the original tree and the new one:
For those that don’t know the back story of this tree, it was created by Jimmy Filliman, a native Cape Codder who’s family many of us grew up with. The pieces were all found objects that Jimmy collected as he walked the beaches & and used to build assorted treasures including this phenomenal buoy tree. It was estimated at consisting of 200+ buoys, that he individually hand tied to a beautiful piece of driftwood for the trunk. It was a wonderful, beautiful, and creative way to recycle and reuse items to make this gorgeous and TRUE Cape Cod Christmas Tree. Jimmy passed away tragically this past Spring due to complications of diabetes & I’m helping to coordinate this community project to rebuild as similar a model as we can do justice on the town green in Eastham as a memorial to him, and for his family this holiday season.
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Enjoy the week
No new challenges today, maybe just a smile or two. Have a wonderful day everyone!
Okay, I am smiling a little bit, I hope all of you are too!! 😊
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