She loves these throws. And as long as I keep my ankles crossed and legs still, she'll stay.

Must admit I choked up a bit as our last two would never do this.

[Image description: a spotted salamander, Ambystoma maculatum, on a snowbank somehow]

I heard the ducks having a freakout in their yard - they were all gathered around this absolute specimen of a salamander with poor timing.

she’s overwhelmed and confused right now with the long drive and new home, but i’m looking forward to seeing her come out of her shell over the next few weeks. 🥰

i see a lot of confidence building in her future.

[Image description: a large dragonfly rests on some guy's shoulder during and after eating an insect it had captured]

It has been rainy and dreary and I've been looking at some pictures from this past summer to stave off the seasonal affect. Picture taken by a neighbor who had stopped to chat and had never seen one eat.

They are real treetop acrobats. And great family guys.

[Image Description: a blue merle Australian shepherd naps under a small Christmas tree]

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