Those of us whose households include furred members know what an important part of family life they play and if a family photograph is taken, they often take their rightful place alongside us. For children they are often their 'bestest' friends, especially when the child is in trouble for a misdeed. In the nineteenth and … Continue reading Faces in the Street – Bestest Friends
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A Burst of Sunlight
The sun is shining brightly here in Melbourne today - too nice not to share. Here, as a break from my usual history- and book-heavy posts, is a collection of photos of the sky in some of its many moods that I have taken over the years. Blues skies Midwinter sky - July 2021 Cat … Continue reading A Burst of Sunlight
Random Reading – June to September 2021
More of the bits and pieces I've read while rambling around the internet over the past few months. It's not really time-wasting if you learn something, is it? From Dunluce Castle in Antrim to Caerlaverock Castle in Dumfries and Galloway Dunluce Castle Watch 6 Ruined British Castles Come Back to Lifeby Niall Patrick Walsh While … Continue reading Random Reading – June to September 2021
In My Garden – Felis Domesticus
When all else fails - post cat pictures. Over nearly forty years, we have had three of these plants in our yard. They are mobile plants and can be found not only in garden beds and pots but also are known to make their way up trees and to take over garden furniture. These plants … Continue reading In My Garden – Felis Domesticus
A Favourite Quote – Mark Twain
'When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction.' The image comes from the twentytwowords site where you can find more delightful photographs of Mark Twain and his cats.