Webster the Snow Dog

Webster enjoyed his romp in the snow looking for the fox this afternoon before he ate his dinner. The last photo is something I picked up at a tag sale. It's a dog made from flower pots and I think it was decorated with moss at one time. Today's snow is the perfect ornamentation.

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Meet Mr. Fox

I've seen so many handsome foxes on my property today but can't get anywhere near them. Webster considers them his mortal enemies because no other 4-legged animal is allowed within his territory. He knows the entrance to one of their dens and is always sniffing around there. I honestly hope there is never a confrontation. We never let Tabitha the cat out alone because of them. They are beautiful animals and they eat mice which makes them heroes in my book.

 
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Giant Rabbit ~ And You Thought Lettuce Wasn't Fattening!

Now that is what I call a giant rabbit. The breed is appropriately called German Giant hare. This big guy is 3 feet long and weighs 22 pounds. His owner says his favorite food is lettuce. Look at those feet. The article is wonderful and shows a photo of another one too. Read more . . . 

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It's Snowing Again

This photo made me laugh. It's snowing pretty hard again here at the cottage. I have to share something with you on how I clean off my car. It's against the law to drive around with a big snow pile on top of your car and I drive a big Suburban (sorry, but I love it) and it's really hard to reach the roof.

I was shopping at the Home Depot last year and spotted one of those rubber SweepA brooms (As Seen on TV) with a wide base and short rubber bristles on one side and a squeegee on the other. It has a retractable aluminum handle with a long reach too. I use it when I wash windows on the outside. This year I got the idea to use it to clean snow off my car and it's wonderful. Nothing gets scratched thanks to the black rubber bristles plus it's fun and fast to use. That's my hint for the day. Stay warm.

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Cathedral Moon

Goodnight Moon. This seemed to be the perfect last post of the day before trading the computer for a little television. Thanks goodness my shows are back. See you in the morning. image from flickr

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Monograms Galore

Whenever I want to look at the prettiest and most interesting monograms ever, I go here. Hold on to something when you check out the prices. 

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Every Time Zone in a Visual Display

EveryTimeZone.com I like this site. It's so much easier than counting forward and/or backward on my fingers. It's a good reference for bloggers with a big following in other countries. Why post when they are sleeping? Find the perfect time when everyone is awake. Nice. 

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Free Fonts for Commercial Use ~ Nice!

Here is a very nice site full of free fonts. I'm a fond of fonts as you all know. You should definitely visit and download some of these. Free is good.

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Tangerines in a Georgian Glass Bowl

The Florida tangerines are so delicious right now and so reasonably priced. I try to keep the Georgian glass bowl on my kitchen farm table filled with fruit. The perfect healthy snack is always within easy reach. This grouping is extra tart and juicy and so easy to peel, just the way I like them.

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Wonderful Small Kitchen

Don't you want to see more of this delightful small kitchen? You could stand in one place and pivot. I'm guessing the stove is to the left and the refrigerator is opposite the sink. It's a nice simple design and you know I love the marble counters.

Delightful Illustration

Pretend this is your window. Wouldn't it be nice to look outside and see geese pecking around in the snow? Don't you love the Gothic arches in the picture window? Artwork found here.

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Cool and Goofy Short Film about LEGOs

Don't let this scary face keep you from watching this film about legos. Everybody knows somebody who was once obsessed with these small building bricks and maybe this little film will bring them back again. I don't see the young children I know playing with them these days and it's a shame because legos are the best toys for budding architects and inventors. Watch and laugh and pass it on.

 
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Tulips of Gold

The black background in this photograph reminds me of the darkness outside my window just now as I write my last post of the day. I'll say goodnight with golden tulips.

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Dibs On These Bedroom Bookcases

The only things that would make this picture more perfect would be reading lamps attached to both sides of the bookcases. Agreed? Dibs, this room is mine because I love it the best. The natural light even comes in from the left when you are in bed. Swoon. found here

Bring Back This Stove

The oatmeal ran over yesterday morning (don't you hate it when that happens?) and made a big mess that I didn't have time to clean up because I was running late. I was wishing my stove had a rolltop device for hiding the the puddle around my big burner and then I ran across this photo. All stoves should be made like this. When you aren't cooking you have another work surface too. Older is sometimes better.

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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II, Page 30

It's been a while since I published a page from Life's Little Instruction book. Sorry. I won't wait so long again. I know you love reading this man's advice to his son when he went off to college. Always inspiring.

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Golden Swans of Tuonela

Another beautiful and peaceful photo to start or end your day depending on your timezone. Tuenola, Finland is the spot where these 8 swans are swimming. So still, so serene, so beautiful! I hope your day is that way too. "The Swans of Tuonela" is the title of the picture which refers to an opus by Jean Sibelius. photo credit