Per Google, today is World Donkey Day. Okay. Seems kind of random, but let’s see what we can do with that.
We’ve truly been enjoying the myriads of birds at the lake (even some hummers!) and have been getting some good shots of the wildlife literally right outside our windows.
The red chairs make for a great backdrop. You have to clean them before you can sit in them – [Yuck] – but they provide good contrast for the photos. For some reason, we haven’t taken pictures of the cardinals, the catbirds, at least five(?) different finches, and so many others. Just these silly squirrels and, oh the lovely bluebird boys!
Not to be outdone, Prince still makes his daily appearances, stopping by to pose. And nibble weeds, of course.
A few mornings back, we awoke to find a red fox and her three kits in our side yard and the driveway next door.
As we were entertained by their antics, she watched in dismay while the kits dashed off in three separate directions. What’s a mother to do? She patiently waited, before finally making her way out to the street for a better vantage point.
Whilst sitting on our dead-end road, she was rejoined by one of the smaller ones. Success! Albeit temporary.
After that morning, Jasper’s cat food started disappearing really fast.
This seemingly being the runt, we’ve opted, for his (her?) own good, not to encourage such behavior and have stopped putting out cat food.
Go, learn to hunt, little one. Run. Be free. Shoo!
No cat food? Well, that is until Jasper shows up to ask, which he isn’t shy about, confidently peering at us through the door and meowing.
Sorry, no pic of him at the door. We usually hurry out there to rub his friendly belly. Yes, we’re very well trained. Ha!
Aww. Right?
All’s well and good, and then this morning, a Red-Shouldered Hawk showed up right outside the kitchen window. Umm, OVER the driveway.
We are pleased to report that no small foxes were harmed in the making of this post. Whew.
To circle around and wrap up today’s nonsense, we take you to Indianapolis, where one day last week, we enjoyed lunch at the Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant, established in 1933. There’s a sign near the bar that reads:
“This bar is dedicated to those merry souls of other days; Who again will make drinking a pleasure; Who achieve contentment long before capacity, and whatever they may drink, prove able to carry it, enjoy it and remain Gentlemen.“
So, tongue in cheek, today, we would remind everyone that no matter how you choose to celebrate World Donkey Day, don’t be an… well, you know. 🙂
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