Not to set off an alarm, but I realized there are only 111 days left in 2025. That means there are just 104 days until Santa Paws arrives. Yikes, I don’t know how you feel about that, but I know it’s got me and Mum starting to panic. But let’s focus on how beautiful nature has been this week.
Wilson: While the temps have been warm, they haven’t been too hot (unless you were standing in the sun for any length of time). Warms days, coolish nights…the perfect weather for ripening all those little tomatoes. Mum picks one or two every time she goes outside. Our street was all in a dither last week when a baby squirrel apparently fell out of the large maple across the street. Poor little thing-just a wee baby. It wasn’t doing so great and even my squirrel despising Mum went to help a group of compassionate neighbors rescue it and its sibling. She was told there were three babies, but she never saw the other one and their mum seemed to be MIA. We heard the shrill call of a hawk on Sunday and decided that it was likely responsible for this guy falling trying to avoid becoming an entree and he fell. We managed to coax the other baby down the tree and we put them both in a little box for a young couple who took pity and insisted on taking them up to a wild animal rescue in Boulder. We all agreed they were pretty young. This little guy was pretty week and likely dehydrated. We left some water out and he at least opened his eyes after licking some from where he stumbled and spilled the containers. Another neighbor even put out some bread bits but he wouldn’t eat. I was thinking he was too young and most likely hadn’t been weaned yet to survive. As you all know I’m no fan of these little varmints but felt badly for the baby.
The Mum: I was surprised at all the attention those two little guys received from people in the neighbor. Most of the time they hardly ever look up from their cell phones but were very engaged on saving these babies. It almost restores my doubts about humans especially given the news this week. Not only was Charlie Kirk assassinated, there was a mass shooting at nearby Evergreen High School, the shooter shot a couple of classmates and turned the gun on himself. Many students were injured in the melee trying to escape. This world is becoming a crazy place.
Wilson: We were out walking around and came across this pretty dragonfly on the sidewalk. Turns out it was an adult female common whitetail dragonfly most likely hunting for mosquitos, their main food source. Mum had never seen one before and was fascinated with her appearance. The male’s abdomen is all white, while the females have those white dots running along her sides.
The Mum: We love any insects that hunt mosquitoes.
Wilson: Right-o, Mum. So I wonder who or what left this web all over these leaves? The water droplets really highlighted the web after you watered the garden.
The Mum: It sure was quite the sparkly view and caught my eye.
Wilson: You sure have been keeping your eyes open for spiders this summer. It seems like there’s been more than usual. But because they help control some nasty insects, we don’t mind them so much. Hey, how about this pretty Sweet Autumn Clematis vine? Native to northeastern Asia, this lovely plant is part of the buttercup family and was introduced into the United States in the late 1800s as an ornamental garden plant,. It’s naturalized in many of the eastern states and is considered an invasive plant in north and central Florida as well as some other eastern states. It had a delicate scent to it
The Mum: At first I thought it might be jasmine but the scent was barely perceptible so I figured it had to be something else. It sure was pretty though.
Wilson: Indeed it was, Mum. That was a good walk but nothing like the one we took after our meeting at the hospital this week. You took me to an open space area not too far from the hospital and we got to walk along the trail. I even got to see some riders with their horses. This pointing pose says it all but it was nice walking along the little stream on such a beautiful day.
The Mum: I noticed you made no attempt to check out the water.
Wilson: I presume that was just a rhetorical observation. You know perfectly well that I’m not a water dog.
The Mum: {chortling} Yeah, I’ve figured that out. But you should try it sometime. It’s not like a bath. Besides, who knows, you might find a fish or a frog…also known as interactive toys.
Wilson: Also for the record, I don’t do toys, Mum.
The Mum: Lighten up laddie. I do know that…you need to unclench, ‘kay?
Wilson: Well, I just wanted to make it perfectly clear. So what did you think about the reblooming irises we saw outside the hospital before our meeting? I thought you said you had some but I don’t recall them reblooming…come to think of it, did they bloom in the spring?
The Mum: I think they did, but you’re right they didn’t rebloom. The one’s at Lutheran were pretty and just like ours. They caught me off guard. I do love me some irises and the fact that these rebloomers makes them such a lovely addition to any garden.
Wilson: They were indeed pretty but I got to admit, I was more excited to see another garden goose dressed up. This must be a ‘thing’ because it’s the second one we’ve seen recently. They’re so funny and make me tilt my head.
The Mum: You’re right House Pony…they are funny. I love gardeners with a sense of humor. Naturally, I’ll be on the alert to see more of these quirky garden art pieces.
Wilson: Whatever makes you happy, Mum. I can tell we’re getting closer to autumn and I didn’t even have to check a calendar. Apart from more spots of gold in tree tops, I noticed the strawberry plant is changing colors. Just look at those reddening leaves!
The Mum: That is another good sign. Ten days and counting so color us happy. Looks like that’s it for this week. Both of us hope you have a fantabulously awesome weekend and are able to get outside to see how nature is morphing into autumn.
Wilson: Woof! That means ‘yes’ in dog. Have a great weekend.
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Thank you for the beautiful nature walk sweet Wilson and what a gorgeous dragonfly! We hope the young squirrels will make a full recovery – so lovely those kind people rescued them ❤️ Wishing you a blessed new week and much love to you and your mum from Bria and me too 🤗 ❤️ 🐾 xxx
Our great pleasure. Thank you for joining us on our walks about the neighborhood. We haven’t heard about an update on the baby squirrel yet but are keeping our eyes open for the rescuers. Hugs and tail wiggles from me and Wilson.
Those are wonderful nature photos! I hope the baby squirrels can be saved and rehabbed to live in the wild. The tree rats are very amusing, really.
Thanks so much for the kind comment. Tree ratsare Wilson’s nemesis. He loses his mind whenever he sees one and tries to turn me into a kite. 😂
So much fun stuff this week. The Iris’s are our favorite…but the dragonfly and the GoosaBee are a close second!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
Thanks, Rosy and Sunny. Blooming irises in September are so odd, but every so welcome. I’m offically on the hunt for more of the dressed up geese. Have a great rest of the weekend.
Yes, indeed, there are interesting things everywhere. Thanks for sharing another one of your walks.
Thank YOU for swinging by. There’s loads of fascinating sights out there-we just have to look for them.
Anything which keeped mozzies down is good with me….but isn’t she handsome!
She was very striking. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
What a great day you had, Wilson! We haven’t seen any dressed up geese around, but everywhere you go there are giant skeletons in different poses, sometimes with their skeleton children. Kinda creepy if you ask me. *wags* Lucy
Poor baby squirrels. We coulda put them outa their misery… Xena and Chia
Oh gosh, don’t get me started about the gigantic skellies. We’ve seen a couple now-two months ahead of Halloween. Have a great weekend.
We’re late to the pawty again, so a quick hi-bye. But loved the Quaker-Bee! As for all the “insects”, we are presently inundated by invasive Lantern Flies, so many apparently they can be seen from space! I brought a few in w/me, up 16 floors, do not know if they enjoyed the elevator ride … June sure enjoyed their company (albeit brief, she won the battle) …. and their ride down was 16 floors via the trash chute. Sorry … that was our week.
Oh wow, Lantern flies…we are not familiar with them but when I looked them up, yikes…glad Junie won the bout. Hopefully a good cold night will send them back to from whence they came. Enjoy your weekend.
You know what, Wilson?? I, Dalton don’t do toys either…petcretary thinks I don’t know what to do with them…but Benji, well he DOES toys, BOL! m(A little too much, teehee!)
Goose-y Bee, please don’t sting me!
I was out in my back wooded area yesterday and got a bee sting on my arm. There were others too, but got away from them, I think they had a nest in the ground, Yikes!
We sure hope the wee tree rat(s) will do well at the rescue they were taken to.
Enjoy the weekend!
It seems so strange that Wilson is not into toys. He’s a fun lovig boy but I guess he thinks I’m his toy. Sorry you got stung by a bee…that’s never fun, especially if the nest is in the soil. Those buggers are the pits. We’re hopeful for the baby tree rat, at least we know he’ll be treated well until he can be reintroduced into the wild again. Best wishes for a pawsome weekend!
Lulu: “SQUIRREL!!!”
Charlee: “I thought your whole claim to fame was taking care of all the babies, including baby cats like Oona.”
Lulu: “DOES NOT APPLY TO SQUIRRELS!!!”
Java Bean: “Ayyy, you have got funny-looking bumblebees out your way, Wilson.”
I share your thoughts about squirrels but seeing this vulnerable baby suffering and alone gave me pause. I hope it was humanity for those feelings, these days, the topic of humanity seems to be lacking. Hope you guys have a lovely weekend.
Mee-yow wee so happy that THE baby Suirrelss wee saved ab resckued. Funny how Hu’manss can seem obliviouss an then rally fore a cause when you leest xpect it?!?! THE Irisess are so purrty. An Dragongly iss gorgeeuss! An wee aDOOR Bumble Duck 😉
Have furabuluss weekend Wilson an Miss Monika…..
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum
We tried to help the little guy out, but it did not look good for him. Hopefully I’ll see those kids and ask them what the status is. Glad you liked the irises-it’s weird seeing them blooming this time of year but I’ll take that kind of beauty any time of year. I’m now on the lookout for more dressed up geese. They are just too much fun not to share-we need more stuff like that now, more than ever. Have a great weekend.
Wee love the Dressed up Geese two!! Pawss crossed fore Squirielss…
Mom thinks it is odd we never see baby squirrels out and about. We see other baby animals like bunnies but never squirrels. The poor babies needed help and it was nice of the humans to try to help them out. Hopefully they manage to survive with some help. Have a fun weekend. PS Mom worked in Meersburg. She replied to your comment from earlier today 🙂
What a small world. I loved Meersburg even if the time I spent there was not a lot. Mainau though…now that’s just a fabulous place to visit.
Occasionally we’ll see babies chase one another around the large trees but I think generally as a rule, they tend to be sparse because of their vunerability. I’m no fan of them (they’ve chewed through my kitchen window 3 times now but would never want any animal to suffer, especially babies. Have a great weekend.
Poor baby squirrel. Nice blooms and I like the goose dressed up. 🙂 XO
Thanks. Those dressed up geese just make be grin. We’ve got our paws crossed for the baby squirrel. Have a terrific weekend.
Wilson, not only are you the handsomest and goodest of boys, but your vocabulary is extraordinarily impressive. Not that I’m the least bit surprised, seeing as how your mama possesses a way with words. And to show the little varmint such love says everything about your great big heart.
111 days? I wanted the heat to be over with but the year seems about ready to get its shoes on and hit the road before we know it. It feels like only yesterday I was thinking about all the New Year’s resolutions I didn’t care to make and now we’re halfway through September!
Here’s to swimming in the beautiful autumn colors and feasting on the more agreeable weather.
Happy weekend ranchers
You’re too kind, Marc. This year is zooming toward the finish line. The jury is still out if that’s a good thing or not. Wishing you a great weekend with execellent running weather!
Yeah I ain’t sure myself!
Thank you muchly and enjoy yours
I can’t believe it is Friday already… time is whipping by so fast, my head spins!
I’m always confused seeing re-blooming iris, but they are a nice reminder of June. Love the bee-decked garden goose, kinda cute! Have a great weekend!
Blooming irises this time of year are confounding, but what a lovely nod to spring. I’m now on the hunt for more of the dressed geese. They are fun to see. The year in many ways has seemed to dash by, and other ways when it seems like it’ll never end.
Enjoy your weekend in that beautiful garden of yours!
Thanks! 🌻
Aww, poor baby squirrel. Hope they all make it, last litter before fall I guess?
I’m hoping I see the young coup;le again soon to see what their status is. The little guy pictured was not in good shape. We hope you have a good weekend.
You too, I’ve been really sick and am sloooowly recovering, hard to bounce back from things as I get older, ugh.
So sorry to hear you’ve been ailing. Please feel better soon. Sending loads of positive healing thoughts and a few Wilson kisses.
Awesome w/c of the sweet doggie in your header ~ great nature shots too ~ thanks,
an artist reflects
Thank YOU! You’re too kind. And thanks for swinging by and leaving such a lovely comment.
Yikes Wilson, that is not many days left in the year. Wonderful photos! I hope the squirrels will be okay so you can give them lots of barks later.
Thanks, Terry. It is scary there’s not that much time in 2025! Hope you and all the kitties have a terrific weekend.
Wilson, I think I may have missed you last time!! But so glad I caught you on your walk about today! xxoo
Thanks, Carole. So glad you joined us on our little diverse walk-about. Have a great weekend!
I loved that picture of the water droplets on the web. I have one of those autumn clematis in my garden. If left unchecked, it takes over everything and once planted is difficult to get out. But it is pretty.
Thanks, Susan. That’s what I read on Wikipedia. That one is most lush and I’m sure the owner has to take a spade to it often. Enjoy a wonderful weekend.
Ugh, my comment got eaten by a “Lost secure connection message) – I was saying that I liked the flowers, and how the clematis looks like the honeysuckle that’s trying to take over our back fence. We’re keeping it in check, but it’s blooming again, and it smells sweet.
I forgot to mention that I really liked the water drops on the spider web. I also wished you a nice weekend for walking and urged Wilson to make sure to get some rest.
Oh no…sorry about that. You know you’re right, that clematis does kind of resemble a honeysuckle-another invasive plant. But it sure is pretty-just glad it’s not in my garden. 😉
Many thanks for your kind comment, Dan. Have a wonderful weekend.
Well another most interesting neighborhood cruise! Too bad about the baby squirrels – hopefully saved in time. Everyone deserves a chance. That garden goose looks a bit like a prisoner in that outfit rather than a bee! Yes I know – I have a weird imagination…..
Hugs, Pam
Thanks. While I am no fan of squirrels I did feel a lot of empathy for the little guy and his sibling. You know the prison thought crossed my mind too, but I still chuckled when I saw it. The head piece cracked me up. Here’s hoping you and Teddy have a great weekend.
Love the goosey bee! Love me a good sense of humor! I had autumn clematis next to my screened porch. It was a big plant and the scent was wonderful.
Thanks, I’m a big fan of quirky, fun garden art and these dressed up geese we’re seeing around fit the bill. What a great way to welcome visitors. We hope you have a great weekend!
That goose was a riot. I wonder if I should try dressing up some of our garden art, maybe for Halloween! Glad your weather is more moderate.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed that funny goose. What a fun way to welcome visitors (I’ve only seen them next to front doors). We’re so grateful the temps have calmed down. I can do 80’sF (though 60’s or 70’s are even more enjoyable) but things are improving. I love the early morning walks where the air has that nice crisp feel to it. Have a lovely weekend.
I’m with you on the Iris. A double bloom would be such a treat. We don’t have them here because the winter doesn’t get cold enough for the bulbs to go dormant. I loved the garden goose and hope you can get more shots of those. I have never seen a white tail dragonfly like the one in the photo. I would love to have a few of those around here, especially after a rain. Wishing you a super weekend.
Thanks, John. We’re big fans of anything that can keep the mosquito population at bay. While I’ve never seen any reblooming irises other than white, I looked it up yesterday and they apparently do come in other colors. Whatever the color, they are quite lovely head turners this time of year. Have a great weekend!
wow so much interesting things… and diamonds everywhere … even in a spiderweb… wow!!! and this goose in a bee dress … great!!!
Maybe the geese are getting ready for Halloween? Have a Weim-rific weekend!