ONE LAST WINTER SHOT

I've been so busy lately, I haven't had a chance to edit this picture of the barn I pass by every day. I posted an infrared shot of it here last summer. I couldn't resist taking another shot this winter, and I know spring will find me back there, taking more.

NEWEST MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

A couple of weeks ago, we were asked if we would open our home to a sweet little creature who was looking for a family. I had been toying with the idea of getting a cat, since we have been petless for a few years now, and felt something was missing. I do not have the time for a dog right now, unfortunately. A cat seemed like the perfect compromise, since they're second on my list after dogs.

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland turned out to have just what I was looking for. He's friendly, loves to cuddle and purr, and has claimed his own "cat pillows." Meet Bo:

You can see more Bo images on my website.

For those looking for a companion, take a ride over to your local shelter. This spring, as happens every spring, they will have lots of kittens looking for homes. You may get lucky and find a little Bo for yourself! If dogs are more to your taste, they have plenty of those, too.

DAWN AFTER THE STORM

Ah, yes, another snowstorm.........the only thing remarkable about it is that this time I got to take some pictures of it. We lost our power, so there was really nothing else to do. This shot was taken as the sun was trying to break through the gloom:

That's okay - spring is right around the corner. Or so they tell me. Those poor woodchucks are going to have a whole lot of digging to do to get to the surface.

INTO THE TUNNEL

I know......it's been a LONG time since I've posted; my bad! I hope to do better - it's one of my New Year's resolutions. However, this time of year, for me, is like heading into a very long tunnel. Nothing really exciting happening, taxes have to be done (that's just like pulling teeth!), etc. Here's a shot of Portland harbor which reflects my mood at this time of year:

I like to remember those nice long days of summer, when we don't have to wear layers of clothes, and we can sit comfortably outdoors at camp, sipping soda with a buddy, just staring off into the distance...no cares........no worries......

HAPPY HOLIDAY!

They don't know what's going on. All they know is that their house has been turned upside-down, furniture moved, boxes everywhere....





They don't really care as long as they can be with their people. Just another day in paradise... everything will be back to normal soon...


Here's hoping that each and every one of you had a wonderful holiday!