My favorite part of my daily commute

I cut through a new development near home where they've apparently liberally scattered wildflower seed around. I'm loving the wild lupins, California poppies, and abundant flowering clover. Puts me in the right frame of mind for the workday.

Ashley

My Idol-watching buddy Ashely Caleidoscope . . .

Gicle'e vs. the Yellow Fluff

I'll enjoy this playful kitten stage as long as it lasts. What fun!

My bathroom buddy

OK, OK, I know. I'm a very permissive Mom. Good thing I never had to raise humans! :)

Hummingbird Feeder

We have our hummingbird feeder attached to our kitchen window, which makes for nice close-up viewing. The birds actually perch for awhile when there isn't a video camera in their faces.

Blooming Orchids brighten up the winter

I love orchids. I especially love them when they've been dormant for months, and just when you're about to give up on them, they surprise you by blooming.

They're part of what holds us over as we anxiously await springtime.

Time for more cat videos don't you think?! :)

Some of you may have seen this when I put it on YouTube. The most liked cat toys are always the cheapest. And hey, when you're a kitty, all the world's a kitty toy!

Here's a quick one, but I actually got Ashley to speak on command! I know, I know, for you dog owners, this is no big deal, but for a cat? That's something!

Ice Skating at Union Square in San Francisco after Christmas

Del's "kids", Peter and Kirsten came to spend Christmas in California. My other step"kid", Mary, is still living in Berlin, Germany, and her Mom spent Christmas with her there. Kirsten and Peter and I had a great time skating at Union Square after Christmas. Del opted to be our photographer and got some fun shots. For more, click on the slide show at right.