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

click photo to enlarge

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. 

Goodnight Sweet Cottage

I just walked webster and our night sky was exactly like this one. Goodnight dear friends. via

Antique Teapot Repaired Twice

Missing Lid?

Missing Spout?

No Problem! Another great example of make-do repairs on a square-form teapot c.1730. More photos here.

Will you watch The Oscars tonight?

Life of Pi

I will definitely be glued to my television screen even though I haven't seen one single movie that is up for an award. Here is a guide for everything you need to know for tonight's academy awards presentations at oscar.go.com Are you having a party?

The gold statue has been redesigned by a group of film students but I can't find a photo to show you so we will have to wait.
Google has a great site to navigate The Oscars too. Quickly see a trailer of all the films nominated here.

More Cat and Bunny Love

Reaching for a cat kiss. So sweet. via

Wonderful Work Space

I love this hanging desk so much. This is a perfect little place to sit and work, isn't it? The rolling cart around the corner filled with art supplies can be pulled around when needed. This is better than having drawers at the desk in my opinion. In my world, drawers are places to stuff junk. Paying bills here would be a real pleasure. I read somewhere that chalkboard is the new black. Have a great weekend.

Spring Robins Yesterday @ My Cottage

I saw my first flock of big fat robins hopping around the backyard yesterday. I took this photo last year at my cottage. This beauty landed on one of the pilars on either side of my front walk and posed very nicely for me. I love these birds, the true harbingers of spring.

Goodnight Dear Friends.

Tabitha has already gone to bed and so has Webster. I'm looking forward to watching a movie in mine very soon. Isn't this rabbit the cutest thing ever snuggling up to the cat? Have a good sleep tonight and wake up rested for the weekend! via

Beautiful Landscaping with Grasses

This is so lovely. I'm always drawn to living fences and I love the way these grasses are planted.

autumn grass | wirtz garden ~ jaques wirtz

Good Night. Sleep Tight.

Charles Bridge. Prague, the Czech Republic. Beautiful photo. via

Cat Paw Prints on 15th Century Book

Oh dear. The cat walked in some ink and kept going right over the pages of this 15th century book. I wonder what the scribe thought at the time? Cats will be cats. via

More about Dan Stevens a.k.a. Matthew Crawley

"Downton Abbey" star and British heartthrob Dan Stevens is also the editor-at-large of Junket, a literary quarterly he co-founded.

WSJ image by Fred Harper

Okay, I think I forgive him now and wish him well after reading this rather in-depth article in the WSJ. I did not know he was a scholar and strives to feed his heart and head equally. I did not know he and his wife have two young sons. I did not know he was the elder of two boys adopted by a pair of teachers or that he attended the prestigious Tonbridge School on scholarship. One of his sideline gigs provided Mr. Stevens with the credentials to be chosen as one of five judges for the 2012 Man Booker Prize, the much-vaunted award given annually to the best novel written in English by a citizen of the British Commonwealth and Ireland. Read more A Dan For All Seasons . . . 

Dream Bifold Windows over Kitchen Sink

Have.You.Ever? These are definitely my dream windows in a world without bugs. Actually I don't have much of a bug problem so maybe this would be fine without a screen. I never see flies. Just an occasional wasp or bee and sometimes mosquitoes get in the house and buzz around my head at night. Tabitha would want more of a windowsill so she could sit and look out and sun herself. Photo found here.

Shadows on My Antiquarian Books

The mid-afternoon sun was shining so nicely through the living room window on my bookcase. I love all of my fine leather bindings. The bookcase is pictured on my sidebar. [my photo]

I can't get enough.

Jess the Springer Spaniel feeds an orphaned lamb. Now we know this amazing dog's name. via

Feeding the Lamb in Action

Awwww.               via

Pictorial Recipe for Corn Muffins w/ Cheddar Cheese

Recipe requested by JudyMac.

 

 

 

 

A real southerner would NEVER put sugar in cornbread! I used soymilk. Each muffin had 1/4 slice cheese pieces broken up and inserted randomly. I buy these wonderful thick slices at Costco. Nothing is easier to make from scratch than cornbread but I always use this Indian Head mix (family owned and operated since 1913). It is very inexpensive, something like $1.29 for a whole bag. I used olive oil--added to the batter. I sprayed the muffin cups with grapeseed spray oil because it is tasteless and can stand high heat. You can make a pan of cornbread and use 2 slices of cheese.