The Weird and the Wild
Posted by DariaSockey in Family on Wednesday, May 25, 2011
When my oldest son was visiting at Easter, he and one of my daughters shared some fond memories of a pet ferret we once had (whose untimely demise I did not mourn), and unbeknownst to me, offered to pay for another one should said daughter ever wish for it.
I’m not entirely sure how this happened — the kids must have drugged me — but within a week there was not one but two ferrets in our home.
Well,... READ MORE
Dog Days
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Family on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
My brother’s family just got a dog.
We met her this weekend, and she’s absolutely adorable — a Gordon Setter with the sweetest face around. So soft, so playful. But now the pressure’s on again with my crew. The conversations have been reignited, and they all begin with some version of the following simple question: “How come we can’t get a dog?”
The usual arguments — “Kids, you know that very quickly... READ MORE
Happy Halloween!
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Homemaking on Sunday, October 31, 2010
Go easy on the candy, though!
(Fun slide show here.)
Bear Hug From A Lion
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Friday, October 29, 2010
Meals On Wheels
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Thursday, October 21, 2010
Just kidding on the headline.
I couldn’t resist: the story about carts to help lame animals comes accompanied with pictures of a lamb, a chicken and a pig named “Bacon” on wheels.
In fact all the animals in question are beloved, and here’s a cute story about that—and about the rival businesses competing to make life better for man’s best friends.
New Batch of Babies
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Thursday, July 01, 2010
A new batch of “babies” arrived yesterday and I couldn’t be prouder.
Years ago, when we decided to get a flock of hens, I wondered if I was in love with the idea of chickens, but would be disappointed with the birds themselves.
But no. I really do love chickens.
Big fat hens are hilariously cute. Rowdy roosters are pretty to look at and predictably noisy (and dumb—Really, Rex? 3:00 am is time to start... READ MORE
Off to a Good Start
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
I had to smile this morning when I saw this chart where the Gabby and her younger brothers are tallying their catches for the day.
So far, just one salamander ... but the day is still young and, as you can see, their goals are lofty.
These early days of spring are a temptation to me every year. It’s hard to stay focused on school work and indoor chores when a fresh, warm world beckons from every window... READ MORE
Stunning Photos of Unborn Animals
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Monday, April 19, 2010
Isn’t this photo of a baby elephant in utero amazing?
I found all these photos of unborn animal babies in the womb/egg astonishingly beautiful.
Isn’t God good?
Big Fun
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Sunday, March 07, 2010
Enjoy your Sabbath rest!
Zoo Babies
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Friday, December 18, 2009
Here’s something wonderful.
A friend just told me about ZooBorns.
Page after page of animal babies from around the world, including exotic species you’ve never heard of.
Squeal!
