Monday, August 26, 2019

Wood Chuck

I saw two of these fellows over the weekend. 
I have seen four others in the last several years. I’m courteous and a bit creeped out. 

Woodchuck

Marmota monax
Woodchuck

Range

Woodchucks (also called groundhogs) are found in southern Canada, Alaska, Northwestern and Northeastern United States west up to the prairie and south to Alabama.

Habitat

They live in burrows in fields, hedgerows and on the edge of forests. They have adapted to do well in farmlands and pastures as well.

Body Traits

The largest member of the squirrel family, they vary in weight from 6-12 pounds (males are larger). They can be yellow to brown with frosted hair tips and a rounded body, bushy tail and short, strong legs for digging. The woodchuck’s front teeth grow continuously throughout their lives.

Habits

They live life mostly on the ground and den underground. They build extensive burrows with many rooms and exits. They have separte rooms for food and sleeping and waste. They are active during the day (diurnal) in the summer and hibernate in the winter. They live alone, except when mating or raising young.

Diet

They eat mostly plants (herbivores), but sometimes eating insects, eggs and snails. Woodchucks make a range of noises including a high-pitched whistle, so are sometimes called "whistle-pigs." They are true hibernators, sleeping from October to March or April. They live alone except when mating or females with young.

Predators

Predators include foxes, coyotes, dogs and man.

Reproduction

Females are pregnant for 30 days (gestation) and have 2-7 young, usually in May.

Lifespan and/or Conservation Status

Woodchucks can live up to 6 years in the wild. They are listed as Lower Risk - least concern.

Woodchuck

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Suborder: Sciuromorpha
Family: Sciuridae
Subfamily: Xerinae
Genus: Marmota
Species: Marmota monax

Saturday, August 24, 2019

I Need This


My view two years ago today. 
I would give anything to be there again 🌴

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Spirit Of Jasper

Yesterday John surprised me with Dinner on The “Spirit of Jasper” Train Ride!

It was on my bucket list, something I have always wanted to do!  

It was our celebration of a year since our first date! I was so surprised and we had such a wonderful time! 🌳🚂🌳🦌🐂🌳






















https://spiritofjasper.com/wp-content/cache/all/general-information/index.html


https://visitduboiscounty.com/plan-your-visit/spirit-of-jasper-train/

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Relationships

Relationships are just supposed to happen
Like a laugh
Or a kiss

S. Hale

Darling

My daughter sent me this photo last night.

I love her so much! She makes me happy!

Friday, August 16, 2019

LIFE STORY

If your life were a book
and you were the author...

How would you want your story to go?

TED Talk 
Living Beyond Limits   Amy Purdy

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Marcel Proust Quote

"The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapesbut in having new eyes." 
Marcel Proust

CYARK

https://www.cyark.org/

Awesome foundation that is helping us, as a global us, to hang on to our historic history. 
Bravo

Filling My Time Filling My Head

I’m working on reading more, learning more.
I not only wanted to fill my every moment with something more than fluff,
but I wanted to have some intelligent thoughts when I speak to other humans.
I am reading top news of the day now
and I’m continuing my audio books on my daily commute,
but I have added TED talks back into my workout time.
If you haven’t listened to TED talk before, you should.
Get the app you can find thousands of informative time fillers.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

My Son

All my life I had searched for a perfect man.
25 years ago today my son was born. 
He has been perfect from day one. 
He is my perfect Mega Man!
I love him with all my heart ♥️ 

My Tiny Piece of Heaven






Sunday, August 11, 2019

MOMENTS

“Every single moment 
we are composing the 
story of our life.”

Don’t let any moment slip by. 

Friday, August 9, 2019

TRUTH

Never forget your past
when you do
you will repeat it

Thursday, August 8, 2019

A Nap and A Puppy

At 7am I’m finding it hard to pull myself out of bed. I’ve been mostly awake since before 6:00.
I think I would really like a nap, and a puppy. A warm soft fluffy puppy. Snuggles and a nap.
Then someone can take the puppy away because I don’t want that responsibility in my life.
And I’ll just spend the rest of the day doing fun things!
Okay OKAY IM GETTING UP NOW!
7:05 I’m getting out of bed to join REALITY, with no puppy.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Friday, August 2, 2019

Funny NOT Funny

A co-worker recently moved and was telling me that they do not have a fence around their yard yet, so they have to keep their dogs collar on to chain them in the yard. His dog has a tumor near her ear, causing her to get dizzy. They are looking into getting it taken care of. But, when the collar is on, the dog shakes her head and falls down. He said that in the new yard, when she shakes her head, she falls down and rolls down the hill. Now, this is not funny...but it is SO FUNNY! I advised him to record this action. teehee hee

Driving To Work


Kinda cool... I would love one 

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Hi I’m Your Grammy

This is my GRANDBABY! I’m in love ♥️


Baby Dear is the size of a Banana this week!