Winged Grace: Murmurations by da-AL

Murmuration of starlings over a field

Murmuration: A flock of starlings. I call a flock of starlings Supreme Grace -- ballet, music, and nature soaring amid limitless sky. Yesterday while I was driving, stopped at a traffic light, I held my breath as I found myself gazing at a flock of birds dipping and soaring, looping and circling again and again.… Continue reading Winged Grace: Murmurations by da-AL

“Howlidays: National Eye Exam Month,” in Sarah Ferguson and Choppy’s exact words: Reblog

photo of dog & cat & eye test that reads, "every cat is horrible"

Wonder what actually goes through your dog’s and cat’s heads? Blogger Sarah Ferguson generously lets us in on what hers ponder…

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Visits to the eye doctor would be a lot more fun if the eye charts spelled out amusing things. Then again, until I have my contacts in, it would all be lost on me, right down to the big “E”.

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Conversation with a Kitten by Cathi

Tabby cat begging for attention

Yearn for a pet but worry you’re not qualified? In this post, guest blogger Cathi addresses just about every possible apprehension. Can you think of more reasons? Intro written by Cathi to her post below: “Cathi writes a blog about growing older with silliness, high spirits and a lot of heart. It's a series of… Continue reading Conversation with a Kitten by Cathi

Molly the unofficial Therapy dog by Darren Sleep

Molly among plants

Don't care for dogs? Scared of them? No matter. Give one enough time and they'll will make you fall in love with them. If you take a look first here, and secondly here, and then lastly here, you'll understand how I'm my own best example of this! Darren Sleep of Northern England, who's blog I… Continue reading Molly the unofficial Therapy dog by Darren Sleep

Portland, Oregon: Wonderful in Unexpected Ways by da-AL

Do all Portland lambs hike with their people?

Over a recent long holiday weekend, I visited Portland, Oregon for my first time. The weather was warm, with blue skies and no rain in sight. Book lovers rejoice! It’s home to Powell’s Books, where book goodness spreads over four generous floors! Mouthwatering food abounds! Cafes, bakeries, restaurants, chocolatiers, and even their many food trucks (aka… Continue reading Portland, Oregon: Wonderful in Unexpected Ways by da-AL