Category Archives: Animals & Wildlife

A Visit to Rockbridge County, Virginia

Vacations don’t always require a lot of travel time to be enjoyable! A recent trip to Rockbridge County in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia was only about 40 miles from where I live, but it proved to be a wonderful … Continue reading

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Why Cats Should be Kept Indoors (Another Reason)

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

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?

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

(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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