His nose, my flashlight

Ernie the intrepid and I went out for the nightly walk. Bog-like conditions from leftover rain don’t faze him; visibility near zero, no problem. And throw in the scent of a rabbit, swoosh………. his twenty pounds stretch the leash as taut as a mooring line in a hurricane. If they put a rabbit in front of a railcar I think

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Goat Kid at three days young

The Mother goat and kid are always very close together. Feeling a little like paparazzi note in every picture the mother and new-born are staring at the camera. That is probably a good idea. Being ever vigilant – including with the aid of the two rams – is good life insurance. There is strong evidence of a coyote that roams at night.

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Insomnia: Onion or Ovaltine?

Insomnia might be too strong a word. But I think using it is permissible to make a point. Whether you can get by on three hours or seven, sound sleep is essential to our health. The last few years, especially with the stress of corporate responsibilities, I have had periods being sleep challenged. Working in Australia at the time one

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Bastrop, Texas: Are photographs art?

The question above was overheard in casual conversation during the First Friday event in Bastrop last evening. “The First Friday Art Walk is a monthly event held in downtown Bastrop on the first Friday of every month to celebrate Bastrop’s thriving art scene.” [*] The original paintings, photographs, sculptures and furnishings offered for sale match just about any potential buyer’s

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