Monday, February 9

Things
have been a bit slow on the old home front this week. The highlight was wiring
and installing another light fixture in the basement on Saturday. Doing
something like that really helps you hone your swearing skills.

So
when things are slow, might as well screw with the lizard. I always thought
survival depended on lightning quick reflexes to prevent one from becoming a
protein source. This little beast would have the same chances as the Cubs
winning a World Series if it had to survive in the wild.

Sleeping for 24 hours in the same position. 

Springing into action by opening an eye when surprised by
the flash.

Totally blowing off the whole business and hoping for
another 24 undisturbed hours of snooze time.

Yet
another 24 hours in the same position. It’s been a hard week. At least this time she raised her chin
for the picture.

We
did get out birding a bit. Mostly car birding, but we got tree sparrow,
kestrel, horned larks, and short-eared owls this past weekend. We’re both at 85
species for the year so far.