Tag Archives: forests

A Look Back at Fall in Bleak Winter, with Cats

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Leah

Please do not reblog without asking for my permission. Use the comment section to ask. Also please note that I have rarely granted anyone permission to use any of my photos, only about 7 or 8 times. So if you … Continue reading →

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Cats and Creek, Traditional

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Leah

Here’s Frankie in 2019, demonstrating the panther-slung-over-a-branch style of repose. Today we’re going back to the old way of autumn creek posting, with just a two-cat escort. The “kittens” will be back soon! The reason being, there are so many … Continue reading →

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Sylvestris and Felis, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Edition

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Leah

Here’s Frankie to start us off. These pictures are all from October and November; most of these leaves are gone but I got their pictures before they absconded! And we still have fall color out there! (And several more creek … Continue reading →

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Season Shifts; Kittens’ 1st Birthday

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Leah

That’s Franklin in January of 2020, looking towards the light. It’s different now of course. The outdoor photos will be in August, when we really begin to notice changing light. That’s our first sign of oncoming fall. Last year I … Continue reading →

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Summer Photon Blasts, with Cats, and Music

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Leah

So now that it’s August the light is changing and has a sad feel to it. It reminds us that fall is coming, even though it can be as late as November getting here. So I’ll hang onto summer, with … Continue reading →

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Fall Trees, Creek, and Cat, Part 2

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Leah

On November 6 we trekked to the creek and found the leaves had made their appearance, big time. It was all like, Tree Parts Department, what can we help you with today? Better act fast, we’re moving along! Stay with … Continue reading →

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Fall Creek, Trees, and Cat, Part 1

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Leah

We went to the creek on November 1 but the above picture is from November 2. Notice that the reflections are mainly blue sky and green foliage. Franklin stays busy making himself comfortable but he’s ever watchful too. On November … Continue reading →

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Fall Arrives in Patches; Cats Unfazed

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Leah

Fall is usually brindled here anyway. Now it’s starting, but only in patches. The weather’s still hot and Franklin stays cool on smooth surfaces. Small areas are changing. Purple Mist Flowers are blooming on schedule. Our friend’s beautiful Shelley, who … Continue reading →

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Cat Presents: Green Fall Equinox

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Leah

Franklin says, it’s technically the first day of fall, and we are . . . not there. We are . . . still green. Memes on social media show fall pictures with the qualification, “offer not available in (our state)”. … Continue reading →

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Last Emerald Greens, Cats, and Book News

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Leah

While Franklin the cat seems unfazed by seasonal changes, when the last emerald greens leave I’ll have the blues. We have book news! There’s a lovely review of my book, Catwoods, on Goodreads and also on the Amazon link to … Continue reading →

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