Some critters for this week

 

Appreciating the little blown glass cat with a goldfish inside, and my own Muffin fluffy gal from way back when (before 2012).

Lovely Llamas, but small file so foggy shot.

Who I'm sharing my balcony with... She's busy building this nest...first shot taken Sunday April 12, second below on Wednesday April 15.

I don't sit out there but an hour or so a day...and so far I don't see any reason to make her move. Perhaps I will when I consider all her little ones...

Ganesh

"lead-voe-elephant" (That's how I saved it, no idea what it means.)

I enjoy seeing other's critters photos. I hope our love of animals continues to support their lives!

Sharing with Saturday's Critters.

Don't miss Martha Grover's pottery at Alchemy of Clay

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And trains are running again, first freight train since Hurricane Helene washed out tracks/beds nearby in Sept 2024.

UPDATE – Train Schedule Change

Happy Saturday, Asheville! We’ve got an updated itinerary and some exciting news—welcome back Norfolk Southern!

The train will now depart Oyama in Hickory heading west between 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM.

This is a 58-car train, and timing is estimated as follows:

10:45 – 11:45 AM: Old Fort

Noon: Old Fort Loops, then continuing up the mountain toward Asheville.

(Black Mountain will be after the loops...)

Times may shift slightly, so keep your eyes and ears open—and enjoy the ride through the mountains today!

I've got my windows open to hear the toot of the train as it goes across Blue Ridge Rd. at the foot of my hill.

From here to there (Asheville to France)

 

At the Messina Cancer Center the other day, we were asked to vote for our favorite pumpkin decoration. I will tell you my choice at the bottom of this post.

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Hello - good-bye!

What a great way to make speed! Stretch then crunch all paws out - forward then back! Not necessary to jump.

Some critters at No Kings Day 2

Anti-Fascist Unicorn in Paris France demonstration on No Kings Day 2 (Oct. 18, 2025)

My neighbor (who just lost her own dog) is pet sitting this lovely guy, Harley. Very well behaved!

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An image which should remind us all what's going on with the autocrat in charge. We just had No Kings Day 2, and this is the image which reminds us of reality at the White House. The ugly truth seems to be not just the demolition in favor of a huge ugly ballroom, but the renovation of the bunker which lies beneath it. That's a military move.

The Contrarian said:

"The new project is set to replace parts of the East Wing.” To add insult to injury to the Republic, tony donors (including Comcast, Meta, Open AI, and Palantir, among too many others to list) happy to place business before the government are footing the bill—and getting a snazzy thank you dinner where they can hobnob with Trump.

My thoughts about the current autocracy is that those who want it all (money, power) are planning to starve and kill off many of the people who don't lie down in awe of their lies. Concentration camps anyone? No SNAP food for the needy. No health care that's affordable?

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I voted for "We're All Mad" the stacked pumpkins from Mad Hatters...number 3. Which one did you think was best?

Sharing with Saturday's Critters.

Critters around my visiting home

 

Coyote and wolf figure in the creation stories of the Ute Tribe

A large herd of elk in Teluride CO when we drove right by on April 11, 2025

Shiva is just her perfect self.

Sweet barker Zora protects the land, she house and garden where my daughter-in-law and son worked today.

I’ve been somewhat unsteady on my feet lately, so I was designated watcher!

Sharing late with Saturday’s Critteers

Today’s quote:

Nothing gives you more joy than when your heart grows wider and wider and your sense of belonging to the universe grows deeper and deeper.  BR. DAVID STEINDL-RAST

Some Critters

 I made these little bunnies last year, on a whim. So now I've decorated for Oestre...or Easter.

Then these 3 ducks are so used to parking lot cars coming and going, and people with dogs walking around the lake, they decided nothing was more important than a snooze!