Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol

I added the text to this illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith. 

Bluebirds are Back at My Cottage Again

It rained all day yesterday and most of the night so all of my bird baths are full. Today the bluebirds can drink and pose for me. I love the mirror image and the blue sky reflecting in the water.
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My photos. Have a great weekend.

Apple Pie in Progress

I hope there is pie in my weekend and yours too!

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Webster has a Weekend Guest

Webster's friend Henry is spending the weekend with us and the Wonder Dog is thrilled to have some company. Webster is a great host who doesn't mind sharing. It rained most of the day but we managed to get in several walks. We'll take the last one in the dark after the evening news. Have a great weekend.

The Cycle of Life

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Give Credit where Credit is Due

I couldn't wait until Easter to post this.

The disgruntled Easter Chicken via

The Loyalty of A Dog: 1888

Briton Rivière, Requiescat, 1888, detail

Loyal to The End. How very touching. via This really brings tears to my eyes.

Requiescat -- Click to enlarge

Dog Sledding -- Literally

Hilarious. Found here. There is a video of these crazy dogs sledding here. They look like they are having so much fun.

An Architectural Pineapple in Scotland

The Pineapple at Dunmore Park, Scotland -- I've never heard of this, have you. I've never seen another photo either. Is this a well-kept secret? via What an amazing architectural feat.

Perfect Room for A Christmas Tree

I love the tree and the wreaths hanging inside the beautiful tall windows. It's perfection, isn't it? via