Author: boolie

Reject the Evidence of Your Eyes

A seemingly proud Trixie sits on the kitchen counter, though both Trixie and I know that Trixie is not allowed on the kitchen counter. July 29, 2025. Original: _A679894.ARW

I know Trixie is not allowed on the kitchen counter. Trixie knows Trixie is not allowed on the kitchen counter. I can only conclude it was my eyes which were deceived.

It sure did look like she was on the counter though.

📷: Sony A6700 | Sony-Zeiss 24mm f/1.8
🗓️: July 29, 2025

A seemingly proud Trixie sits on the kitchen counter, though both Trixie and I know that Trixie is not allowed on the kitchen counter. July 29, 2025. Original: _A679929.ARW

Living in the Light

A black-and-white picture of our black-and-white cat Boo looking at me as he sleeps on my legs. Taken on March 29, 2025. Original: _ZFC1762.NEF

In the years since Sam died, Boo has been my constant companion whenever I’m in my office. Usually he’s curled up by my side or on my legs facing away (as he is now), so it’s nice to have a camera nearby on the rare occasion he faces me.

📷: Nikon Z fc | Nikon 16-50mm DX
🗓️: March 29, 2025

The Sentry

A look from behind as our cat Trixie sits inside of the wooden shutters of the window in my office on May 11, 2025. Original: _Z724073.NEF

This spring I heard Trixie chattering from my window, upon investigation a recently fledged dove was sheltering under a nearby bush without so much as a by-your-leave from our small sentry.

📷: Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 24-70 f/4
🗓️: May 11, 2025

This is New

An array of flower buds springs from the top of our backyard saguaro in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 11, 2025. Original: _Z724047.NEF

Our backyard saguaro while likely a bit older than me is still pretty young and has never flowered. Every spring I check for signs, we live in hope, and this year my faith was rewarded. Not a full mop top like our saguaro out front but I saw woodpeckers feeding on it when the flowers opened and there is fruit ripening there now.

📷: Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 24-70 f/4
🗓️: May 11, 2025