graybrown bird

Why do Renee and her mama "talk" to each other via social media? Aren't these the kinds of things you say to one another in private? It seems so performative.

What an enjoyable episode! Thank you, Top Chef!

Early on I decided I had to choose between having houseplants and having a cat (or two). I voted for cats. No regrets.

It is truly all she knows.

Kind of butting in to this conversation (sorry) but want to mention something about bird nest-building materials I just read this morning -- can't remember where. It cautioned against putting out cat or dog hair for the birds if the pet is treated with anti-parasite chemicals. It also said dryer lint is NOT good either -- It retains wetness, and the laundry detergents/softeners are also harmful to birds. String, yarn, etc. can wrap around bird legs and trap them or cause circulation issues or even amputation. This source concluded by saying birds don't need our help finding nesting materials -- the natural world of leaves, weeds, grasses, etc. provides plenty!

I really felt for the cheftestants working out there in the steamy heat of a cornfield, mostly unshaded. The growing cornstalks give off an extra boost of humidity to an already humid (July?) day. I noticed the judges had a shade umbrella over their table.

If I had a possum family in my backyard, they could have all the fruit on my trees and I'd bring them more from the farmer's market if they would rid the neighborhood of ticks!

Micka is so pretty!

We're getting rain today and "accumulating" snow tomorrow and Wednesday. April is a fickle month in Wisconsin.

Please add me to your list, @ChiCricket. Thank you!

I have never done Twitter (now "X" according to its billionaire owner). But isn't that what a hashtag is for? It is strange to be expected to use this hashtag stuff if I don't use Twitter.

I'm so grateful for the Gentleness of the conversation here. I don't post much but am heartened daily by the varied perspectives and the kindly way posters express themselves. Thank you all!

Sign says " Be humble." Oh the irony!

Yes.

I think I may go away for a week and see what (if anything) is left when I return. Goodbye for now, fellow posters.