Holidays at the Marina

Thursday Hubby and I went out for dinner to our favorite Italian place, near the Marina. It was another cold, clear night with little wind. We noticed some bright blue lights nearby, so after dinner we went outside and found this. Lighted hollow ornament We thought it was very pretty. And the lights weren’t just …

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Great Britain has been getting snowed-on this week. Check these out!

It has been an unusual week in Britain, as they have seen feet of snowfall in a short amount of time. The posts below show you how the people are handling the weather. "Stiff Upper Lip" seems to be the order of the day, along with some humor and fun. First, Network Rail Scotland has …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #379: Favorite photos of 2025

I think I took some very good photos last year, and I am quite happy to post them again. I'll start with my very favorites, the best ones I took last year. I think they would make good postcards. They are boats at the Everett Marina, which I took after dark in November. There was …

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Merry Catmas! Christmas cheer and some snow with Simon’s Cat.

Cat makes snowman? Nope! Snow cat! https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/2000577335133909218?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/2001634300119146770?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Meanwhile, indoors… https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/2000908266310611246?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1998442717718663269?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Back outside… https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1998034520856199225?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1999478043602215019?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Follow Teddy. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1999551991626838292?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Merry Christmas from me, and Simon’s Cat (s)!

Welcome to the suet feeder, woodpeckers! And chickadee!

Just watching out my back glass door, as numerous birds come to take advantage of our feeders, both seed and suet. The seed feeder is nearly empty, since I will be bringing it in for a thorough cleaning. Both suet feeders are full, and attracting lots of hungry birds. Just in the last hour, there …

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Here are some examples of avian beauty. Posted on X by wildlife photographers.

https://twitter.com/sjoneswildlife/status/1997976176829014350?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/mbarkcherguia/status/1998218543012208885?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/carlbovisnature/status/1998033573434339725?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/jocaphotography/status/1998159424217547226?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/carlbovisnature/status/1997989533527232626?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ English bird https://twitter.com/jocaphotography/status/1998183597816360979?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/canalregent/status/1997954745084805580?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/corbyamosphoto1/status/1998025158498697365?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ And one from my own back yard. Junco learned to use the tail rest! You’re welcome.

OK, Readers. It’s Winter, Christmas, Chanukah, and all those other holidays that people celebrate in December. Herewith, your Earworm Candidate for December 2025.

If this doesn't make you smile, nothing will. I hope you all love this, from my favorite cartoonist Sandra Boynton. She just keeps getting better and better! ENJOY!! CLICK THAT "PLAY" BUTTON! https://twitter.com/SandyBoynton/status/1995869595845230953?s=20 Stupidity? I don't think so!

It’s Caturday. Cat’ching up with Simon’s Cat.

It’s been some time since I posted any new Simon’s Cat material, so it’s time for some feline fun and frolics. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1991526170014413247?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1992993669629059129?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Fun even in black and white! https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1993304573789065455?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1994467920341037242?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ What sign is your cat? https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1992179499610538388?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ One of Simon’s real cats! One more thing…. Black cat servants, does this resonate? https://twitter.com/catwithaura/status/1994688558612058261?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Here’s hoping you …

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All of our trick- or-treaters were polite kids, with parents on the sidewalk.

But some truck-or-treaters in Louisiana spoiled the Halloween experience for everyone around. Their second big mistake was stealing all the Halloween candy, AND some pumpkins from someone’s porch, within sight of the wide-angle doorbell camera. Their first and biggest mistake was using their work van with the company logo and information in bold letters on …

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