Category Archives: Animals & Wildlife

Why Cats Should be Kept Indoors (Another Reason)

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Sharon

Most of my friends who have cats do not let them outside. They know that this helps to keep their kitty friends safer and healthier, and it also likely increases their lifespan. As cats are instinctive hunters, an indoor-only home … Continue reading →

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Camping at Westmoreland State Park – August 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Sharon

After doing a multi-state road trip by myself in July, I planned my second solo camping trip of the summer for August. While there are many beautiful campgrounds in Virginia, I opted for Westmoreland State Park because I also wanted … Continue reading →

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SNAKES. WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE SNAKES?

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Sharon

May 16, 2023 When I went outside to pay the guys who were mowing my yard, I noticed that the birds were really noisy and nervously flying from tree to tree. It was so noticeable that I commented on this, … Continue reading →

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The Mouse in the House Trilogy – 2006

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Sharon

(This was originally on Simply Art-Rageous as a story on a page and not as a post.) Part I: Breaking News: June 29, 2006 This evening, after several days of surveillance, there was a serious development in the “Possible Mouse … Continue reading →

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Camping Road Trip – June 2022

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Sharon

In mid-June, we hitched up our Coachmen Clipper travel trailer and set out on an adventure to see family and friends. The first day we traveled about 450 miles and stayed at a KOA near Dayton, Ohio in site #6. … Continue reading →

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