Tiger in meditation

Tiger, one of the feral cats that live in our backyard, is sitting on the back of my truck, perhaps in meditation. Tiger just love to lay or sit on my truck.

Tiger reclining

Tiger reclining on top of covered hay bale. Tiger appeared about three years ago in our yard. He would let us feed him, but not get close to him, until he injured his front paw. It took us four days to capture him, so he could be taken to the vet. After getting medical attention, all his shots and fixed, Tiger was returned to us. I had to keep him inside the house for several days until he healed. After his release he disappeared for a few days and then came back to the yard a change kitty. He now loves to be petted, and held for a short time, he follows me around in the yard and comes to greet  me when I come home.

Touch of noses

Maggie our yellow lab is rubbing noses with Tiger, one of the stray or feral cats that live in our yard. Maggie is very protective of the three feral cats, and will always check them out, whenever she goes out into the yard.

Chapel in the woods

The small chapel located in Andrew Jackson State Park. HDR 3 images.

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Blessed Samhain or Happy Halloween

On this night, the veil between this world and the next grows thin. The spirits of those who came before us are near, and they hear us when we call upon them. All part of the endless cycle, life and death walk hand in hand, side by side. Without one, we cannot have the other. As light begins to fade, we embrace the dark part of the year, knowing that without the darkness, the light is meaningless. Take time to reflect on what this new year means to you, and what it meant to those we call the Ancient Ones. May your ancestors look upon you proudly as you honor them tonight.

Winning Photograph

What a great way to start of the week, especially after last week. I won Grand Prize in The Lancaster News (Official page) Photo Contest and my photograph of Autumn on Andrew Jackson State Park lake won. It was used as the cover for Discover Lancaster Magazine.

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How my teenage daughter reminds me

Yesterday, I asked Kt to remind me when we got to the store to pick up dish washing soap. Of course she had to put in on a post-it note and then posted to my forehead. We went to the store with it there, but I did take it off before entering the store. Kt is such a joy.