Black Cat

December 23, 2011

Often found, during the summer, sleeping on our front porch as if it lived here.

Actually, two black cats:

Note from CLuser:

Check to see if the ear is notched. IF it is, then it is part of a program the SPCA has implemented for pest control.  These are feral and semi feral cats that have been let loose in the community to catch mice and rats. All of them are are neutered, micro chipped and vaccinated. They tend to find a territory and stay there to keep other non-neutered and non-vaccinated animals out. The SPCA ask that you just watch to make sure it is not ill or injured.  If it appears to be in need of medical treatment, then let them know so they can give instructions on pick up.


Lincoln Lions

July 13, 2011

Lincoln High School555 Dana Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 


Lost dog?

June 19, 2011

Red collar. Spotted going house to house, sniffing front doors.


Fowl Weather

April 10, 2011

These pretty birds paid us a visit after the rain:

Click on the above image to see a mildly amusing YouTube video of their encounter with the pool sweep.


Twister the Parakeet

December 19, 2010

Quite the singer, but not very social. After his clipped wings grew back, wants nothing to do with us. Likes to fly around the room in circles!

Odd that parakeet Twister’s only english spoken is “What’cha doing?” Similar to Twitter’s “What’s happening?” Are we in cosmic wormhole?


Lizards & an Amphibian

September 25, 2010

Frog spittin' in the sandbox at Lincoln Glen Park

Reptiles on the wall in background.


What Lurks Below

July 6, 2010

It was seven or eight years ago when I started noticing a depression on the lawn in our back yard. Jumping up and down on it made me think there might be buried treasure.

I took a shovel and cut into the grass around the edge of the depression when suddenly whoosh! The circle of lawn disappeared. It was a sunny day and all I could see was a dark black hole. I must have turned completely white because all I could do for a while was stand there in shock.

That’s why they call it a “yardstick”, right?

Marleigh wants to know what I’m doing down there.

This deep, brick lined hole was the overflow for an ancient septic system. All the bricks were completely clean, with just one dry nasty pipe poking into it from the side.

One time I surprised some visitors by hiding in our “stink hole” and lighting my face with a flashlight when they peeked into it.

We eventually filled it completely with concrete slurry.


WASP ethic

June 3, 2010

With the rise of modern capitalism and industrial society, the WASP ethic is that we fulfill our duty to God by diligence and hard work.

On another note, this humble creature is living under our backyard sliding board:

Not to scale (except perhaps in one’s imagination).

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasp


Ahhh … stretchhhhh …

March 11, 2010

We’re happy to see Thunder, our parakeet, waiting for us when we get home. On the other hand, The Machine also beckons!

This contraption, which I like to call Gravity Machine (possibly a misnomer), is the best Christmas present ever.

Nothing like sloshing plasma from toes to head and back again. And, speaking of BACK! … feel those discs lift & separate. I’m taller just thinking about it!


Bad Karma for Night Raider

September 14, 2009

This poor possum was eating tomatoes from our garden moments before running out into the street.

Dead Possum Photo <- rated R (for roadkill)

It makes me sad, and I’ve got to wonder: Where is its spirit right now? Is it with me looking back at it?


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