We have been continuing to watch with sadness the out of control wild fires in Australia. The resulting damage to houses, people and wildlife is shocking.
Apparently there is no doubt that the majority of the fires were set by arsonists.
It is so horrible to consider that they will never be brought to justice because there [...]
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We went for a long walk this morning quite early. The rains had stopped earlier in the morning and although damp, it was very mild.
We walked by the river which was pretty impressive; so overflowing with real rapids in some areas, the water the colour of strong tea.
Every where we could hear birds calling; robins, [...]
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There has been a cougar sighting here; and actually quite close to our neighbourhood. This is a bit alarming as we have been taking early morning walks in the parks near us. We may have to change our route until it has been either tranquilized and relocated or else have been told via the media [...]
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We went to visit with my Mom yesterday. She is doing well still at almost 94; lucky enough to be living in her own house and enjoying life with no hassles. Oh she does have things which annoy her (she keeps up to date with news and can discuss/argue well on any subject.) She is [...]
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We have often lauded our singular good fortune in not having visits to our garden from the deer species. I have lived here for 20 years and not ONCE have had any to sample the produce in the vegetable garden nor the rest of the vegetation in the yard.
We have been the kind of people [...]
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