Monthly Archives: August 2012

Things that happen at night

Posted on 19/08/2012 by walkingthecat

The other night, I heard cat screaming in the garden and rushed outside to make sure Charlie was ok. (She tends to draw the short stick in fights — she’s just too nice.) In my rush to get down two … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Growth

Posted on 04/08/2012 by walkingthecat

These photos were taken last June in the Alps, just on the Italian side of the border. I think we were somewhat above 2000 metres at this point. I like how there is growth as soon as the sun releases … Continue reading →

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Hail in August

Posted on 02/08/2012 by walkingthecat

Well, it’s a good thing I took those snapshots of the nasturtium this morning — for now it’s gone. There was a freak hailstorm that lasted perhaps ten minutes but flattened everything unprotected. The hail banged so hard against the … Continue reading →

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