September 12, 2026
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Behind the Puddle | September Evenings

I love September evenings like this. The air finally has enough chill in it to make a small fire feel inviting, but not so much that you are ready to retreat indoors. There is something about sitting outside under a blanket, watching the little flames flicker against the growing dark, that makes the whole day… Continue reading
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The Cardinal Family Came to Visit

The Puddle has been a little quieter lately, so I have been paying closer attention to the smaller visitors who have been making themselves at home around the feeders, trees, and tall grass. Today, what first looked like a mix of birds turned out to be something even sweeter. We appear to have had a… Continue reading
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Some Visitors Need Their Space

We have welcomed quite a few visitors to the Puddle this year. Some I watch for every morning. Some I photograph far too many times. Some have been given names despite having absolutely no idea that they are now part of an ongoing neighborhood story. And then there are visitors like this one. I believe… Continue reading

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