Sylvia...Sometimes' photostream  

This Bobcat remarkably has the same markings as the kitty, Nibbles, I grew
up with...except the ear tufts, and oh yeah, probably 50 lbs lighter in weight!
Nibbles made her "I can see you but you can't see me" home in my pillowcase...A big lumpy pillow with a
pinkish nose poking out...Neither of us was budging so I had my own personal
pillow...I burrowed in her tummy with her legs on either side of my face...
Best pillow I ever had!

Set out yesterday for a good hike and look
at the wildlife around...
Hardly 10 minutes into the trail, my right boot ties came undone...my left
foot stepped on it, and when I went to
step forward, was flipped onto my face!
Little Miss Coordination here! lol
Immediately realised more than my pride
had been hurt! (like broken ribs?) but
more important, my camera was dug deep into the red mud & grit!
Cleaned it as best I could and only one
way to find out any damage...
So off I set for the Nature Trail...
Normally I cringe at caged animals, like
zoos? But these have been injured and
would not survive in the wild...
I noticed each area was clean, fresh hay, food, and water...And I was thankful that someone cared enough
to protect them...
Some of the photos will have grey blurs, the fencing, but have to admit I
entered places I wasn't allowed?
So here are a few shots I hope you
enjoy...

May you find something fresh, new, and of beauty in each day of your life.
Happy New Year, everyone!!!

It isn't about what we don't have, but
what we do...a hand to hold, a good
book, just watching the birds or seeing the sunset illuminate Nature for free...
These are all things we take for granted but
they are truly gifts to us...
I know God is in many forms and
manifestations that we all celebrate...
So, my flickr friends, celebrate as you
each choose...draw close those things
of meaning to you..
And may you have bunches & bunches
of wonderment around you...

The gentle breeze had it raining golden nuggets
so I quickly grabbed my camera, for tomorrow
the tree might be bare...

Such warmth at the end of season
yet I was reminded of another reason
that each time in our lives is precious-
even delicious!

But what of that final day when
life is taken away?
I find beauty even there awaits
as a life might be swept down the stream...
memories of loved ones sweet as ice cream
remain...

And some...
Even more brilliant
than pieces of eight.

...sylvia...sometimes