Squirrel Watching

I set out some birdseed next to the window so my cats could watch the squirrels. I caught Kobi and this tiny squirrel exchanging glances. 

Wingpod Purslane in the Rain

Trimaris Memorial Tourney 2025

Trimaris Memorial Tourney was extra special this year since we had a visit from Sergio, the much beloved leader of our household who moved to Texas last year. We got to spend a little time with him before he goes on his next adventure. 

Juan (Javier), Daisy, Ja’far (Sergio), and Marcus (Max).

Juan (Javier), Daisy, Ja’far (Sergio), and myself. Photo by Max McDougall.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Conall (Steven).

Daisy, Juan (Javier), Ja’far (Sergio), myself, and Luca (Will). Photo by unknown.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Oskar (Keith).

Rurik, Oskar (Keith), Ja’far (Sergio), Brian, and Konrad (Arthur).

Luca (Will) and Juan (Javier).

Robert and Ja’far (Sergio).

Ja’far (Sergio) and myself. Some of my favorite time at an event is spent with him in the car just laughing.

A group of us getting dinner after the event.

Myself and Max hanging out in Gainesville the day after the event. 

Garden Tulips

Beautiful tulips that Max and his mother got for me. 

Whizzing by

Ellie and Morgan playing on their tire swing, a blur of giggles and laughter.

The Nest

At the end of April I noticed that a pair of cardinals had made a nest in the tree outside of my window. I would hear their chirping as they came and went, gathering new material. 

The female cardinal testing out the nest. 

One day I looked out the window, and saw a tiny little squirrel using the nest to take a quick rest.

Gardenia Season