This old man can’t climb trees like he used to, or walk around much, so we lifted him up so he could experience the height and feel the wind from up high in his favorite oak tree. Licky Licky Bitey forever. #cats

Orange kitty in his ark during this absolute deluge of Skywater tonight in Davis. I have walked around looking for roof leaks - it’s that much water. He still wants to be outside — but he has an electric heating pad so he’s fine. #cats #rain #skywater

My favorite wreath that I made today. Cedar rose cones and blue berries. #wreaths #christmas

A swallowtail butterfly caterpillar feeding on fennel. The horn like things protruding from the head are osmeteria. They pop those out when threatened but are also scent glands.#caterpillar #butterfly

Tomales Bay on a gorgeous warm fall day.

Fall in the Jemez Mountains. New Mexico.

Yellow jackets have been awful this year. I’ve put out traps and they help. But after my son and I got stung I’ve resorted to extreme measures. I put the pheromone solution on flagstone rock and smack them as they fly up. Not the smartest maneuver but it is embarrassingly satisfying. #yellowjackets

It’s nice to have friends that work in agriculture. Pumpkin patch picking today - field trial crops. #pumpkins