First Sign of Spring is Here

I saw my first robin today. That means the robins who migrate are migrating north again and spring will be coming to the Great Lake states soon!

The robin was squatting below the wheel well of my car. I thought my husband had hit him but he flew away when I went to the window to look closer. I'm glad the first sign of spring wasn't a victim of vehicular homicide.

Yeah, spring is coming!!

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Author Contacted Me!

Last week, I mentioned a book I was reading (Night Kill by Ann Littlewood) in one of my posts. The book had mentioned a dog breed that gives birth by c-section which sent me on a hunt online to find out which breed this was. I'd had no idea!

Anyway, the author left me a comment on my blog on that post. I was very surprised to say the least and, of course, had to brag to dh that his bookworm wife was just left a comment on her blog by an author. He was suitably impressed as he should be.

If you get a chance to pick up her book, you should check it out. It's a murder mystery that involves the zoo so if you like mysteries and big cats (as I do), you'll like this book. Here's Ms. Littlewood's web site and blog.

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The Montauk Monster

When something washes ashore in Montauk, rumors ran rampant (and still are) about the Montauk Monster. Is it an experiment from Plum Island as some are saying? Is it a monster? Is it a joke? Is it some poor animal we would readily know if not made unrecognizable from the water?

I don't know what it is. I hope it isn't an experiment but nothing would surprise me about humanity. If it is a joke, then it's a stupid joke. Whatever it is, I just feel sorry for the poor thing (assuming this "poor thing" was once alive and wouldn't otherwise use all those teeth to rip me apart).

I am going back and forth about posting a picture. If this isn't a joke and was once a live animal, then posting this picture isn't very respectful and it should be left in peace. If this picture disappears, you will know why.

Picture Removed

I found the picture disgusting so I removed it. I figured it is in a million other places across the net if you google Montauk Monster and really want to see it. If this isn't a prank and was once a live animal, I don't want to post pictures of the poor thing dead. It appears as if there is something tied around one of its legs. If this was a case of experimentation or animal cruelty, I just wanted to have a little respect given to the animal in death. It just felt wrong to me to have it posted so I removed it.

Updated 5/13/09: It's back - supposedly. There are pictures of this alleged Montauk Monster surfacing again. Photoshop? Experiment gone wrong?

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Lion Cam

I love the live cams you can check out of wildlife around the world. I try to catch them whenever I can. This link was posted in a forum I visit and there she is! Momma!! She's cleaning herself and her babies right now as I type this. You really have to see this. Your kids would certainly love this one.

Lion Cam

It is SO cool. Call your kids to gather around (make sure they're not eating first, lol) and see how sweet they look (on camera).

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