Category Archives: General

What is going on today, weather, etc. usual blog stuff

mongrel – mutant – feral tomato plants

Seems that we have been here before: monster tomato plant. Last winter my dad was adding frozen grape tomatoes from one of their volunteer plants to salads. He took some of their seeds and they germinated. He planted some of … Continue reading

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August gardening report

The tomato plants seem to be waiting for warm sunny weather, but some of the plants, like the nasturtiums above are doing great. After the fog burned off this morning I decided to go out and get some pictures while … Continue reading

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arboreal chipmunk

I did google the title arboreal chipmunk. After spending yesterday afternoon and evening with my parents, was planning to have a rest day today. I got up early and took care of Bode, then went back to bed and slept … Continue reading

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summer signs

One of the most visible (and literal) right now are the barriers and Road Closed signs on Hill Street. This street is pretty much a switchback to go up to the top of the bluff. About half way up the … Continue reading

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neighborhood kitties

Last week I heard a kitten crying and saw a black cat carrying one across 5th Avenue and into the alley across from our house. This evening when I took Bode out around the block I heard a kitten again, … Continue reading

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