Horse Trots Past My Cottage

It feels pretty raw outside even though the temps are in the low 40s and the rider has his neck and chin covered. Usually he's talking on his iPhone (on speaker) when he clippity clops by. Photographed with my Nikon through the window on the front door. I heard him coming so I grabbed my camera and waited. 

Have a great weekend.

"I am bored, therefore I make GIFs"

- René Descartes (1596-1650)

Me too! Hilarious

Boy Befriends Marmots in Austrian Alps

This is a sweet story about a young boy who befriended a colony of marmots while on a nature vacation with his family 4 years ago. Each year the family returns to the same place in the Alps where the marmots are waiting for a boy named Mateo. More pictures and story here.

Great Scissors

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Best Galley Kitchen Ever

Really. Have you ever seen a better one? The round window is wonderful. I love the way the glass fronts on the cabinets cast reflections of outside. It's perfect. You're welcome. via

Farmhouse Perfection

This is wonderful, isn't it? Click here for a tour, inside and out. You won't be disappointed.

Nice Sky At My Cottage

Yesterday, while walking the wonder dog when the sun was just starting to go down.

Know the location of the library.

Simple advice from a very wise man. via

Elephant Face Off

Awesome photo. These elders don't look at all angry, but friendly. Elephants are such magnificent animals and because of their ivory tusks their numbers are diminishing in Africa at an alarming rate. All because of the huge demand for ivory in China. via

A Friend is . . .

This would be such a lovely bookmark to give to a friend, wouldn't it? via

Dog Feeds Orphaned Lambs in England

Jess, the springer spaniel running on 180 acres to find one of her orphaned lambs to feed. She has been nurturing needy babes on her owner's farm in Devon, England for the past 10 years.

This year, out of a flock of 270 sheep Jess is ‘mother’ to four Dorset Horn lambs which could not be fed by their own mothers. Read more and see more large photographs here. Oh, how I love this story!

Mother Hen Keeping Watch

Is it safe to take the chicks outside? Mother hen ponders the situation. via

Fresh Eggs

Have you ever had an egg this fresh for breakfast? I have not. via

Fantasy Room

It looks like a room from a dream, doesn't it? Dibs on the chair and ottoman. via

What a wonderful birdbath. It's an old decorative cement one you can leave out in the winter. The bird is lovely too in the snow. We only have patches right now. The mild weather the last two days has melted most of it. I hope the patches aren't waiting for more!!! via

The Dalia Lama Said:

Sad but True.

Great Vintage Desk

This would be a great place to work, wouldn't it? It's sort of a rolling portable office on wheels. Love the collection of old globes and the adjustable architect/drafting stools. via

The Best Conservatory

This building is stunning, inside and out. via

Wonderful Door Handle

The reflection completes the heart. This unusual handle is probably one of a kind. via

Portrait of My Wonder Dog Named Webster

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I haven't posted any photos of the wonder dog lately. Here is an old one I like. He's worried this morning because I'm out of dog food. I will make some oatmeal and mix in some cat food for his breakfast. He will be thrilled.