For anyone that checks out this little slice of Internet Heaven on a routine basis, you are well aware I am a repeat offender, perpetually at the top of everyone’s naughty list. Fortunately for me, “naughty” is a relative term and my Husband clearly has a high tolerance for insanity, bullshit, irresponsibility, and sloth. . .which means the poor guy
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My hope for him is that he loves water as much as I love water. My prayer for him is that no matter what he decides to love, it brings him much joy and peace. Fort Smallwood Park, Pasadena, Maryland. 12 Nov 12. Mac got his first look at a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker on this visit. . .
Turns out you don’t have to go too far from home to catch a beautiful sunset. Marshy Point Nature Center, Baltimore, MD. Friday, October 5, 2012
Sigh. It was adorable while it lasted. . . .
The Scene: Me, Chris, Mac birding Patterson Park (again) on a lovely Thursday evening. The park is crawling with people. Tons of Baltimore Sports and Social Club folks playing Bocce ball, kick ball, soft ball. Some pick up soccer games. All those ridiculous heathens kidnapping turtles and frogs out of the boat lake. Surprise! The birding sucks. We approach the
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Mac got his first Snowy Egret for his life list on his first birthday! Was certainly not expecting it at the Patterson Park Boat Lake but it was a great gift for both of us!
This fellow had been giving me the slip for weeks at the Patterson Park Boat Lake. Imagine my surprise when I peered over the small stone wall one morning and found him just a couple of feet away. Now if only I can find that Least Bittern that’s been rumored to be lurking around. . .
I have all sorts of crazy stuff only half accomplished up in this joint. Some of the projects are so daunting (painting all the bookshelves and woodwork in the basement, Mac’s 2011 book, my closet), I can’t even begin to contemplate doing them right now. . It was raining here today and I knew I couldn’t get Mac out for
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Despite seeming like a snarky bitch, I do have a soft spot for a sweet, homemade Valentine card so I wanted to do it right for Mac’s first Valentine’s Day. I came up with this slick little plan to use magnetic photos. They are easy to mail. They don’t involve a bunch of shitty commercial candy. Plus, they took about
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