Adorable things I love about this little Nuthatch: 1. He can toss, flip and catch seed using only his beak.   2. Upside-down, even.   3. He is very inquisitive.   4. He allows me within 18 inches of him on the feeder.   5. But not on the tree.   6. He does not […]

  The conversation was short, it went something like this: Chickeymonkey: Hey Ma? Me: Yeah Chick? Chick: Have you stopped to smell the roses today? Me: Nope, I haven’t. We should do that, huh? Chick: Yeah! Let’s go! And so we went. And it was one of those moments where you think “what a smart […]

Today is the day for the Pigs On Parade event in Geneseo! There are 11 pigs in all (I think that was the count), here are a few pics of my Pig for you. It was HOT out there! Catybug and I are on the other side of the hayrack doing the “parade wave”, Doc […]

Our sweet Catybug turned 10 this past Monday, here she is after her birthday dinner on our way over to the Enchanted Forest for an evening of carnival rides. Isn’t she turning into a gorgeous young lady? I think so. Of course I fully realize this can only mean trouble, having such a smart, sweet, […]

I’ve been away for a few days, we had a nice relaxing trip to a waterpark resort and did some hiking at Starved Rock State Park. This little Chipmunk didn’t mind us being nearby, in fact I was surprised to see so many critters pay no mind at all to passing hikers.

The pig is complete! I finished painting him at about 3:30 AM (This morning. Yes. I’m awake.), applying the final coat of pig hair and signing off on him (under the feedbags on the leg). His eyeglasses have been attached with silicone, the cows are moo-ing, the farmer is feeding the pigs – all is […]

How could you possibly get mad at a face like this? Pee on the new carpet. Check. Puddles in the studio, family room and kitchen. Piles in the furnace room and studio. Am I mad? You bet your butt I’m mad – right up until the point he makes this face, and then it’s all […]