Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Vulture at My Cottage
There must be a dead animal around here somewhere. This vulture was flying overhead when Webster and I came back from his after-dinner walk yesterday. It landed on the telephone pole in front of the cottage and spread its wings and left them in that position for quite a long time. I don't care for these big ugly birds but they do have a purpose. Another one landed in the black walnut tree. I wonder if that deer I saw on the side of the road a few houses away is still there? That must be what they are after.
Breakfast Nook -- Booth Style
What a great place for eating, doing homework, putting together puzzles, reading the paper, having coffee, computing and more. Who doesn't want to sit in a diner-style booth? ©Lincoln Barbour
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Unusual Pillow
Goodnight. I hope I can find a more comfortable place to lay my head than a bicycle pedal. This old dog doesn't seem to mind at all, does he? Maybe he's guarding the bike for his owner. © Maciej Dakowicz
No Worries, We Have a Mudroom.
Recently I picked up a young runaway dog from the middle of the road who had been swimming in the brook. She pretty much destroyed my car before we found her home which was pretty far away. I would not extend the same courtesy to this bunch! via
Monday, May 14, 2012
Soft Rain on Monday
Webster is waterproof and needs no umbrella.
I usually enjoy walking without one too
I usually enjoy walking without one too
but my iPhone does not agree.
The flowers capture the raindrops very nicely.
Mother's Day Supper was served here yesterday. Our new bluebird house is a speck in the distance.
Tiny House in Portland
The best porch swing ever!
I love the gable end natural wood wall.
So inviting!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Webster Hunts for Snakes
Webster the wonder dog was out after lunch yesterday looking for snakes in the tall grass. He didn't find any but we have seen several small ones already this year. There were dragon flies buzzing around everywhere and it was a great day.
Original iPad finger drawing converted to an eCard.
This beautiful drawing was done by a friend in Vermont. She didn't use a stylus---just her finger. After cropping it, I added the greeting and frame. I think it became a perfect Mother's Day card, don't you?
Happy Mother's Day to All Mother Hens
How dear is this picture? I love the peeking peep, don't you? This really is motherhood at its best! via
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Happy Faces
These are such happy little flowers, aren't they? I fertilized them last week with some blue water and they are finally blooming again for a second round. My mother always says they are heavy feeders.
How to feed a giraffe.
Have a fun weekend. I love this vintage photograph. This was certainly a memorable trip to the zoo for these little boys and their super dad. via
Where's the salt shaker? | Young Robin Up Close
I had a visit yesterday from an immature robin who stopped by to supervise my yard work. He could fly but not very well so he hopped around for a bit and let me get very close. I could have sprinkled salt on his tail if I'd had a salt shaker in my pocket instead of my iPhone.
Friday, May 11, 2012
My First Front Mowing @ My Cottage
Just a quick photo before I fall into bed to show you how nice my front lawn looked when I finished mowing after supper. Have a wonderful weekend.
Dogs @ Windows
You'll really looking at this collection of photos showing dogs in windows. Webster is an expert at this as you well know. Link here.
Cottage Style
This stone house that was on my open house tour this week was a little too large to be called a cottage but it had many elements outside to tame it into almost being one. The garden court was a lovely approach to the front door and was accessible from the kitchen wing too.
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