These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Monday, October 05, 2009

A couple thoughts ....

A couple days ago I looked out back and saw one of my boys, the little buck deer I've watched grow up. Interestingly he was hanging out with a doe with two little fawns. I don't know if he has a lady in his life now or if that might have been his mother with his younger siblings.

I was trying to slip quietly out the back door to take pictures of the mom and babies, and they, unfortunately, took off before I could get snaps. And the boy looked at me with more startle in his posture that I've seen in a long time. I don't know if he was alarmed or if he was incensed that I ran off the others. Here is his look....
I can't tell for certain, but I think the velvet is off his antlers, so it is possible that he is a-courtin' and irritate that I'm getting in the way. I actually don't think a doe with first-year babies is "courtable," but he might not realize that yet. I donno.

And I saw a beautiful moonrise last night. There were just enough clouds to reflect the light from the moon show up.

It was really pretty.
The kind of sky that makes me wish I were in love!!
That's all, just a little sharing!

8 comments:

  1. could this be the baby-daddy??! he seems a bit young to have spawned children already, but you never know. teenagers are teenagers, no matter what the species.

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  2. Love the pictures of the deer and the moon and I also love the cartoon of Mutts. Enjoy nature and your world it could change in a heartbeat.

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  3. I doubt it, Mary, but as you say, you never know!

    Bobbie, it could absolutely change in an eye blink. Never miss a moment, I say.

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  4. LOL at Mary's comment. How funny!! He is very handsome and I love the picture of him. I did notice that there seems to be a house in one of the pictures...is that your new neighbor? If it is...boy their house is close. When I was there, there were no houses remotely close to you.

    Great pics of the moon. I need to get out and practice more taking pictures of the moon. We have been having some really beautiful harvest moons lately.

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  5. Caroline, the house isn't as close as it looks, as I had the zoom working, but yeah, it is closer than I would prefer. Ah, well. They are good neighbors, and I think it will be OK. They are planning to plant some extra foliage out there. Good! that saves me the trouble!

    I 'spect I could get some better pictures if I'd break down an learn to use the manual settings, to be honest. I'm lazy, what can I say?

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  6. I never get tired of seeing deer, such beautiful graceful creatures!

    I love the moon too but I can NEVER take a decent pic of it! Yours are beautiful!

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  7. Thanks, Patti! I think if would learn to use the manual settings, the photos would be even more interesting, but as I said above, till I get off my lazy butt and really learn to use them effectively, these will do!

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  8. The deer have moved back into our neighborhood. I love catching them in action and watching them.

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