Cat stare

Tom says they used to call the bird feeders he and Helen had in Hyde Park "cat TV" because the cats stared at them so intently.

Lately Sundance and Cassidy have been staring at the walls in the house or at the ceiling -- not because of birds but because of the Asian ladybugs that are such a a nuisance around here. They manage to get into the house through the tiniest cracks, flit around the light fixtures and walk along the walls. Last night I thought Sundance was trying to climb the wall near the front door, but I think she was just trying to reach one of the beetles. They stink if you crush them, so I doubt she would have liked the taste had she been successful.

Meanwhile, no snow today despite the cold, and we may not have any more precipitation all week. Next week, on the other hand, is looking like plenty of showers.