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August 29, 2012October 28, 2013

Sometimes it’s the little things

Sometimes we get in such a hurry that we miss out on the little wonders. I mean the kind of things that you only see if you’re taking the time to really look at what is around you. I’m learning to go slower and pay attention when I’m outdoors. We have managed to find plenty of odd bits of art outdoors and I wrote about it last year in my post Art in Nature. This time, I found a few more little things, but nature made rather than man made.

I’ll leave you with a final thought

It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see. ~Henry David Thoreau~

August 28, 2012December 14, 2012

Midnight Movie Madness: “The fall” (2006)

“The fall” – (117 minutes, India/USA, 2006 – rated R)

In a Los Angeles hospital of the 1920s, a 5 year old Romanian girl named Alexandria (Cantinca Untaru) is recovering from a broken arm she suffered picking up oranges with her migrant workers parents. Relieving the monotony of long days in this adult world is her accidental meeting of another patient, Roy Walker (Lee Pace), a young movie stuntman.

Roy is bedridden after performing a stunt he intended to impress the film’s female lead. The opening sequence of “the fall“, a gorgeous black and white montage using Beethoven’s 7^th symphony, reveals what happened after Roy plunged off a railroad bridge on horseback into the river below, killing his horse and wrenching his back.

The fall iron horse — … And the Iron Horse

As it turns out, Roy is not only just as bored as Alexandria, he is contemplating suicide, the hopeless romantic…

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August 26, 2012August 26, 2012

Caturday on a Sunday

The kitties were about to have their moment in the sun yesterday when we learned of the passing of Neil Armstrong. As the commander of Apollo 11 and the first man to set foot on the moon, we just had to honor him instead.

Now it’s time for the kitties to shine.

Tito and his new blanket — A wonderful friend, StateOfGrace gave our kitties a couple of lovely little blankets. I was finally able to get a photo of Tito with his. Thank You StateOfGrace.

Queen Jenny — Miss Nightshade Jenny is queen of all she surveys

Who let the dogs out?

And now we leave you with a singing cockatiel.

August 25, 2012

In Memoriam: Neil Armstrong (1930 – 2012)

Caturday has been put on hold. We’ll make it up tomorrow.

JBoD has just learned that Neil Armstrong has passed away at the age of 82. On July 21, 1969 Armstrong set foot on the moon and uttered those imortal words.

That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

507px-Neil_Armstrong_pose — Neil Armstrong, Commander of Apollo 11

I was seven years old and I’ve never forgotten the thrill of it all. He provided inspiration to an entire generation.

Our condolences to his family, friends and the many fans. He will be missed.

August 24, 2012October 29, 2013

Friday Funnies

These vids and pics made me laugh. Have a great day

August 22, 2012January 1, 2013

Of Fog and Belligerent Wildlife

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is where we go when we want to relax a bit.

Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park — Stow Lake always looks pretty in the fog

I had just taken the fog photo when I saw it. It was a belligerent seagull. It was yelling at its reflection in the car. It was a riot. Even the people who owned the car got a laugh.

After that, we started to drive around to the other side of the lake when I saw it. It was another belligerent creature.

He was a feisty critter and he was just strolling down the sidewalk. We patiently herded him back to the lake as the gulls began to gather ominously. He made it back in one piece.

August 19, 2012

In Memoriam: Scott McKenzie

We don’t try to write about the passing of everyone. However, Scott McKenzie recorded one of the most famous songs of all about San Francisco. Written by John Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas, it raced to the top of the charts in 1967. It it became symbolic of a city and a generation.

From the Scott McKenzie website:

It is much saddness that we report the passing of Scott McKenzie in LA on 18th August, 2012. Scott had been very ill recently and passed away in his home after two weeks in hospital.

It has been our pleasure to maintain this web site over the past 15 years and this is the hardest update of them all. Farewell our much loved and wonderful friend.

Gary and Raylene Hartman

Our condolences to Scott’s family and friends. He will be missed.

August 18, 2012August 18, 2012

Caturday: Time for the Furkids to Shine

Another Caturday has rolled around and it’s time for the furkids to shine a bit. Things are settling down since the loss of Kitsy. Tito and Miss Nightshade Jenny are slowly adjusting. They miss him and it shows, but they’re taking a lot of comfort in each other. I still haven’t been able to write a fitting memorial for my little clown, so it’s going to wait for a while. In the meantime, here are our sweet furballs.

Here is Miss Nightshade Jenny snoozing on a crochet pad. The pad and the ball were a gift from our lovely friend StateOfGrace.

Sweet dreams — She looks like an angel when she sleeps. Don’t let that fool you. She’s Basement Cat’s minion when she’s awake. We wouldn’t have her any other way.

The Olympics are over for another couple of years, but I thought I would leave you with this great vid by klusmanp at YouTube.

August 17, 2012August 17, 2012

A New JBoD Friend: Dilly, the Chi-weenie

We have written about our friend and wonderful cat mum, flumptytail. She has many, many cats. She takes them in, spays and neuters and once that’s done, they are free to come and go from her home as they please. She feeds and cares for them and takes them to the vet whenever needed.

Now she has a sweet little puppy named Dilly. Miss Dilly is named for the song Lavender’s Blue.

Miss Dilly is about 3 1/2 months old. She came to live with flumptytail when her previous humans were unable to keep her. Her favorite toys are a squeaky fox and a huge cow. She loves all food, but chicken is her favorite. Isn’t she adorable?

Yesterday, Dilly went to the vet for her spay. It went well and she’s back home. She’s a happy little dog.

Lastech, Tito, Miss Jenny and I would like to welcome Dilly to JBoD!

Our previous post about our friend flumptytail:

Tito and Kitsune Reflect on Mother’s Day

August 16, 2012October 30, 2013

Happy Birthday to Tsula a Happy Corgi

We have written about our friend Abra Crabcakeya’s corgi, Tsula before. Yesterday, she turned seven.

From our previous post about her:

Tsula has a great yard and has plenty of opportunity to engage in her favorite sport. She loves to chase chipmunks, rabbits and squirrels. She always takes time for a nap right after breakfast. She has to keep her energy up for the chase. Her number one favorite thing is being daddy’s girl and spending her time with him.

She’s a very happy corgi and she adores our friend, Abra. May they have many more years together.

Many happy wishes from JBoD and we hope that Abra Crabcakeya will be kind enough to pass on a bunch of scritches.

Of course, all this calls for Sparky and his kibble dance.

We have written about Tsula before.
Tsula: A Happy Corgi

Her two buddies, Justice and Terra have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and are waiting for her.

Terra: A Wonderful Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Justice and Terra are Together Again