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Posted in Saturday sky, Spinning on Apr 4th, 2009
Woo hoo! Gale of She Shoots Sheep Shots made it into the top 20 finalists so she’s still in the running for her dream assignment. Keep your fingers crossed, the final winner will be announced April 24. Thanks for voting for her. &&& Here’s this morning’s sky. and turning 180 degrees. && I’m off to [...]
Posted in Saturday sky on Mar 21st, 2009
This was the sky over our house, looking west, when I headed out for my walk at 7:30 am. The clouds blew away mid-morning and we ended up with a beautiful early Spring day. && I tested the soil in my little patch of garden today, something I should have done years ago before planting [...]
Posted in Saturday sky on Mar 14th, 2009
There’s so much sun out today the cats can’t decide which patch to sleep in. We are basking in the return of warmer weather and the first few buds opening on maple trees and golden privet. I had planned an alphabet-along post for today but will postpone it in favor of going out and playing [...]
Posted in Life, Saturday sky on Mar 7th, 2009
What’s working for me today. This instead of this this little guy playing tag with her buddies a Saturday sky with the geese flying north sweeping the birdseed in my bare feet and daffodils half-way to blooming It’s warm and cloudy here today with thunderstorms threatening. I had to shed my jacket and roll up [...]
Posted in Saturday sky on Feb 28th, 2009
This is about as much of the sky as I can see today. After weeks of no snow, we woke to several inches of the stuff and it’s still coming down hours later. The birds have rediscovered the feeders which required an emergency run to the store to replenish their food. There might have been [...]
Posted in Saturday sky on Feb 14th, 2009
This was the scene early Thursday morning when I opened the door to let the cats out. The moon was full and bright even as day was dawning at 7 am. An unusual sight. (click for bigger) I hope everyone is celebrating Valentine’s Day in the manner they most enjoy. We passed on the flowers [...]
Posted in Life, Saturday sky on Feb 7th, 2009
Do wake up with Plans to enjoy the best Saturday in months: a beautiful pink sunrise and promises of warm temperatures. Don’t chase down your cat by tackling her with a flying leap. You’ll land knee first on the deck, causing the stars to come out even though it’s 8 o’clock in the morning. For [...]
Posted in Saturday sky on Jan 31st, 2009
Beautiful day here. In the 70s and windy. Not a cloud to be seen. Hawks riding the air currents. Children on the playground kicking a soccer ball or riding skateboards. Grandparents throwing a softball to their granddaughter. Toddlers playing on the swings while their dads sit and talk. Couples walking in sweatshirts with their windbreakers [...]
Posted in Saturday sky on Jan 24th, 2009
