Weekend Willa
Non-native Species
Nutria, recognized by the US government as an invasive species (photo via USDA) The subject of non-native or invasive species covers animals (including insects, fish and any eggs produced by non-native species), plants (including their seeds), as well as bacteria and fungus and is very complex. These organisms have been introduced to non-native areas both … Continue reading Non-native Species
(Clever Title Unavailable) A few updates
The reasons I haven't been blogging these last few years... probably don't interest most people. Update #2: I'd like to change the look of the blog to make it more streamlined and with currently active links. This may take me awhile to go through and I have technology challenges (old computer, dodgy internet connection and … Continue reading (Clever Title Unavailable) A few updates
Weekend Willa
With a guest appearance by Newt. Jade, alas, got scared by the neighbors shooting their guns (if I'm honest, it startled me too and I yelled out "Gee whiz!" or possibly something more sweary) so she didn't get her picture taken today. Please accept these substitutes of similar quality.
Willa: A Sort of Warning/Endorsement
So long story short (which I am terrible at but I thought hey maybe start there and see if it helps), I spent 2018 in a state of depression and by the end of it had the idea that getting a lap dog would help me to help myself. I looked in area shelters and … Continue reading Willa: A Sort of Warning/Endorsement
Anyone Have an Opinion on a Thing?
It's been a year of milestones including (in chronological order) - losing my job, losing my Dad, getting married, losing a dog, changing my career, turning 50 and a family member experiencing a sudden medical emergency with an initially grave prognosis (she's much better now, thankfully). Naturally, I've been thinking a lot of thinks - … Continue reading Anyone Have an Opinion on a Thing?
Is There a Frog Doctor in the House?
This morning, a beagle who shall remain nameless apparently injured a little frog. This little frog: I found him writhing and nearly upside down on the porch. I set him over the right way around but he appears to have a bum back leg. He's stayed in the same spot all day, continually making pitiful … Continue reading Is There a Frog Doctor in the House?
Shine
A little hello, a little more personal news, a lot more light. On Sunday, Billy and I were married at our home of seventeen years. We had one guest: Newt.
Personal News
Nothing animal shelter related here. Just a note to touch base with everyone and to say I'm still here. I'm not ready to return to blogging and honestly don't know when or if I might be ready. I've been struggling over the past year personally, professionally - basically all the -llys. I was laid off … Continue reading Personal News
Backinbowl
File under: My Dog is The Smartest Dog. Mulder usually carries her yogurt cup over to her bed to lick the sides and polish it clean. Because otherwise, it's the old trying-to-lick-the-cup-while-it-slides-all-over-the-kitchen-floor thing which is you know, undignified. But tonight she had a new idea: drop it inside her dinner bowl for added stability. I … Continue reading Backinbowl
YesBiscuit! 