09/23/2026
Wednesday, "Hump Day" greetings from the woods....
My first morning wearing a cold weather beanie. 47 degrees helped push me towards that decision, although I could have worn a baseball cap and pulled my hood over my head like I did yesterday.
I had a feeling it would be a good morning for deer sightings, especially after Sheila opened the shade over our kitchen window to discover seven deer making their way through our backyard and the ones behind ours, playfully chasing each other around. It didn't take long to have an encounter with the two bucks I've been seeing over the last couple of weeks, getting video (which I am unable to share at the same time with photos on this page) and some close ups.
It was incredibly quiet on the paths, with only a pair of encounters with regular dog walkers, and then a third one with Bob, our retired math professor neighbor. We walked and talked as I made my homestretch. At one point, this frightened kitty hauled ass past me after I tried to get it to come over to me. I hope it has a home..... 😞
Overall, the long stretches of walking briskly without interruption, allowed me to clear my head for the day, and for tonight's co-billed show at The Caz with Teddy Long at 7 pm. Looking forward to another listening room show, and to have the opportunity in my hometown. A few tickets ($10) are still available, so if you're interested in supporting this event, here's the link -
https://www.thecazbuffalo.com/shows/the-writers-room-davey-o-teddy-long-an-evening-of-songs-stories-the-art-of-songwriting-23-sep
A nice breakfast of avocado toast and sunnyside eggs is in the rear view, and I'll finish my second cup of Peet's while I wear my booking agent hat for a little while.
Have a great day friends! Wishing you ✌️ ❤️ 🐈