Monthly Archives: July 2008

A Sign

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Boolie

I’ve adopted a live-and-let-live policy towards the katydids in our yard. Unlike the swarms of little aphids, there aren’t very many of them and they don’t do much damage, so I tolerate a few chewed up plants in exchange for … Continue reading →

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Foreshadowing

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Boolie

A picture of little Sam asleep on our guest bed back on Christmas Eve, his third day with us. My wife and I alternated time with the new kittens in the guest bedroom and time in the main house with … Continue reading →

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Tugboats

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Boolie

When I wake up in the morning, Sam is usually the only one in bed with me, tucked up tight behind my knees. Scout is sometimes there but otherwise comes in when she hears my alarm clock ringing. Sometimes, though, … Continue reading →

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The Legends Tell of a Creature that Strikes from the Shadows

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Boolie

Little Sam loved to play under our dressers as a kitten. Of the three cats, he was the only one small enough to fit under there. At first he could run under there pretty easily, then as he got a … Continue reading →

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Snapshot

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Boolie

There’s a tiny little island at Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina where I’ve photographed alligators, snowy egrets, great egrets, little blue herons, and least terns. On this occasion last summer, I just wanted a snapshot of the island … Continue reading →

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