Last year we had a mama robin try to nest in this place behind our garage on an unused shelter for a dog run. She was unfortunately not successful last year. Not sure what happened, but she sat the nest for a while and then left and had no hatchlings. This is a spot we … [Read more...]
Spring is in the air
Even though it looks like snow is coming next week, it still feels like spring is in the air! Our swamp lily is blooming, always a sure sign of spring around here. We are surprised by how dry it is! Compare this photo of the swamp lily from 2017 to the one this year in 2021. They … [Read more...]
Duke Sniffing Dandelions
I haven't posted much Duke content lately and I want to make sure he doesn't get jealous! Nobody can stand up to a jealous basset hound! We were out on a walkabout and as I was photographing these newly sprouted dandelions, here was my buddy, coming along to check out fresh … [Read more...]
Reflections on 1 Year of Quarantine
On March 13th 2020, I was sent home from my workplace with my computer and all of my gear for an indefinite period of work from home. I'd already been working from home once a week for several years so the concept wasn't totally foreign to me. But, this was my first foray into … [Read more...]
The Hounds Pick the Big Game – Super Bowl picks from Duke & Tilda
Duke & Tilda are picking the big game. We wanted to get into this animal prognostication. Each team had a treat under their paper and we counted their pick for the first one they went to. Check it out! … [Read more...]
Quarantined with Duke
That said, he's a fun dog to work from home with. He lazes around and prods you about twice a day to get up and go outside for a minute. He's the perfect work buddy. Not intrusive, but helpful. This year HAS been hard on the dogs in that they feel territorial and are a bit … [Read more...]
