I was sick for over 3 weeks with some sort of intestinal thing that really laid me low. Of course the house got utterly filthy in that time. Good friend Judy's old golden retriever Beau died, and we helped her with the aftermath of that. Now just a couple of days ago another friend's golden retriever had to be put down. Jennifer had cancer and seizures. Way too reminiscent of our challenges with Mousse.
Anyway, I'm back.
I've sent this photo off to Dr. Hannan for an ID. These two caterpillars look exactly like leaves. The plant they are on, a 3 leaf sumac, is one I planted; and I knew that the leaves were not this shape. But, I thought that some other leaf had simply blown onto the plant. When I went to brush them away - lo and behold, they are alive. Is this not an amazing example of camouflage in the natural world?
I've written before about Lucy Cat's facination with any sort of "rag" she can drag around. Socks get brought downstairs. Dish towels get pulled off their hangers and dragged into the living room. We finally decided to give her a small basket and a few rags of her own. Lucy is in rag heaven! One of the rags I gave her is one that she kept dragging out of my studio. It's really ratty, being one I use when painting. Finally I gave it to her. So this morning she drug it UP the stairs and back into my studio. Crazy cat.
This waterfall and pool are on BLM land where I recently went hiking with a friend. Dogs are allowed off leash there so I'll be visiting more often with my two!
Although we could still get a cold snap spring has definitely sprung here. I've got lots of daffodils in bloom and a few buds on tulips. Wildflowers are lovely around the lake. It's a great time to visit if you're so inclined. . . .
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