But first, let's get this out of the way. We went to bed before any results from the US election. I woke at 3:30 and listened to the radio. #47 was giving a speech. OMG"Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve."
I am gobsmacked. We are moving backwards.
There will be an federal election for us next year. We are worried about right-wing whackos in Canada, yet most of the damage done to our nation is done by a provincial premiers who deny climate change. 'Nuff said.
Tuesday morning:
JOE: I'm going to shave!
Me: You have fun!
JOE: That's the name of the game today!
Me: You have fun!
JOE: That's the name of the game today!
That was yesterday.
We had an amazingly warm day on Tuesday. We kept busy.
🐸 Moving the Frogs
The result of all that warmth meant that the frogs kept waking up in the goldfish pond. They are now so sensitive to us, that I'll just walk by and they will hide from us. It's tricky. They think it is safe for winter, but it is too shallow.
I've found a pot with a lid, which really helps. The larger, green frogs can jump out, but the lid keeps them secure.
Down we went. Here is a frog who will have a much better winter in the frog pond.
This is what I found for my troubles. A tick! I could feel something crawling, and picked it off with a piece of tape.
Nov. 5th We moved 10 frogs, then 7 + 3 + 10 + 3 = 33 froggies. It was good exercise on a lovely day. Joe helped and took turns taking them down to the wetland or the frog pond.
2024 total = 128
I went down to the back 40, the wetland, and owl was there. This is the path I take.
I think she helped herself to the froggies. We all have to eat! I found 3 owl pellets under the owl tree. I'll let it dry, dissect the pellets, and then see what she has been eating. A beetle, for sure!
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I hope you can get out in nature. It's raining some today. We'll need a distraction.
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We woke at the same time. It was almost impossible to go back to sleep after that. I really thought America was better than this. And no one wants us -- even Canada won't let us stay for more than six months. It feels very dark and heavy today. But meanwhile -- you are saving frogs and for some weird reason, that gives me hope!
Good advice to get out today.
Ah the frog savers have been at work again! All those amphibian lives will continue another little while thanks to your endeavors. Now how about saving some of us Americans? Can I come live in your wetlands? Some water and maybe a place to cover my head in the rain, like burrowing in the mud. Ribbitt!
It was a red tide that took over as he won both the popular vote and the Electoral votes. Buckle up for the ride:)
So many frogs. I haven't seen a frog in years. I saw a couple of lizards this past Summer though.
...the election was a disaster!!!!!
This is such a beautiful owl...I would love to see one out in nature like that. The frogs have been saved and I know they are are happy about this.
Hello,
I am still processing our election results, needless to say I am not happy and feel almost sick from the results. I hope the frogs have a nice home for the winter. Great shot of the owl. Take care, have a great day!
In 1992 I could not yet get protection from my ex husband who hit me, choked me, and told me that he could kill me.
The only thing that saved me was to take what I could carry and walk out to my beat up old truck and leave. I couldn't even take the kids with me.
Having suffered at the hands of a narcissist as an ex, I cannot fathom how I will live with one as a President.
But I will dig hard and get through it.
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