They are feathered and furried, Our usual crowd. Hungry and hurried, But not very loud. They come every day When the weather’s a-chill. They are welcome to stay Eating their fill. The Usual Crowd in the back yard, earlier this month on bright, chilly day…. Cheers! Have a lovely day. Jim Continue reading The Usual Crowd
Far from the bustling city Among the flowers so pretty There lives a cat a GREAT one at that We call her Little Kitty But if a bird, you better fly Be safe on a branch way up high For if you pause You’re in her claws This Jungle Cat with the piercing eye. Continue reading Jungle Cat
THIS is the Good Life! Yeah Buddy! I could hang out here all day. And I mean hang…. This is JUST PERFECT. YIKES! Somebody’s watching. OOOHHH NOOOOO! He’ll show my belly on the internet! I just know it. I gotta split… Gaarrrumpphh. Urrrrrggggghhhh. There we go. I gotta think this through…. I know what I’ll do. I’ll turn around… Pretend like I’m leaving… Then pull a … Continue reading The Good Life
I wear my tail as a coat I wrap it up near my throat If it’s piercing wind I fear I use it to protect my ear I know you think I’m fat and furry Please relax, you need not worry ‘Cause my tail, it’s more than a tool It’s a look – the height of cool If you ask my furry mate She will … Continue reading My Tail is My Coat
A birthday message for my sister Margaret…. Sometimes we are a caterpillar Our beauty rather dear And we’re sorta hard to see. Sometimes we are a butterfly Our beauty is more clear We’re pretty and we’re free. Of course there are those times when it seems we’re just a blur. Or the focus is on weeds, our selfish needs demur. No matter who you are … Continue reading Caterpillar Zen
Greetings race fans. In accordance with the rules of the post-9/11 world, we must inform you of our security protocol. For this, we introduce the Director of Security at Jim’s Garden, Ms. Little Kitty. “Thank you.” Says Little Kitty “The rules are simple – Don’t Screw Up!” “I am watching you.” “Even if you can’t see me, I am watching you.” “Even when I appear … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – Security
HEY! You wanna see a trick? TAAA DAAA!!! What? You’re not impressed? Well, then Watch This. Thanks. I thought you would like it. Yes. It is fun around here. So much to do. If ever you are bored, just call your buddy. He will come down to play every time. Then you can square off and go chasing each other all around the yard. Yes, … Continue reading Acrobats and Playmates
There is something about the neighbors. It’s really rather rude. They walk all over my yard! But I’m a friendly dude. If that’s what they want to do, I guess I really don’t care. It’s just they have a tendency To stand about and stare. Continue reading The Neighbors
Little Kitty. Ninja Kitty. The same cat. Ever vigilant. Prone to fancy footwork. And the occasional outburst.She’s a great cat! Continue reading June 18, 2014 – Kitty
Brass Frog may be wary of the birds, but he rather likes the deer. So alert and eager. And willing to work for their dinner. Frog can’t help it. He thinks they are cute. And expressive. Just look at this girl lick her chops after munching on some tasty cuttings of privet hedge. Frog will concede that they aren’t all that smart. It doesn’t take … Continue reading March 26, 2014 – Deer
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