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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

OUR FAVORITE WINDOW


My bedroom windows are high and I was never really a fan of them. They are great for privacy and light but not so much for viewing....especially when it came to my animals who were accustomed to and preferred seeing what was going on outside. I can rest my chin on the window sills..So, I had one of them enlarged and lowered for Max, Mollie and then Zoey.

Over the years friends were made with several squirrels and Chipmunks were attacked thru the screen. When the window was open they were sometimes nose to nose...especially Mollie.



I have also benefitted from enlarging this window. I have an excellent view of the back of my house where there is often various kinds of wildlife...Deer, fox, groundhogs, squirrels, chipmunks, a bear and of course numerous birds.

I paint next to this window and this Hawk is only three feet away from me It stayed there for easily one half hour. It was keeping an eye on my bird feeders and a Chipmunk that was stealing sunflower seeds from the feeder.


                                                   
Speaking of....



Here he is filling up those little cheeks...


Of course there are always squirrels...



and birds...A Common Flicker.



The view from this window provides me with hours
of viewing pleasure. It's very unusual for me to pass it by
without purposefully checking to see what's out there.


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17 comments:

David M. Gascoigne, said...

It’s quite wonderful that this window gives you a view on the world, Missy. I don’t know of any other person who had a window lowered to facilitate better views for her pets. Now that is dedication! Many hugs - David

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
The larger window with a great view sounds wonderful.
All your furbabies love looking out the window, they enjoy seeing the critters too. Your paintings are beautiful. Take care, enjoy your day!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Enlarging that window certainly paid off over the years for all of you! OMG that hawk!!!!!! Marvelous watercolours as always -- my favourite is that adorable fat little bird!

Lowcarb team member said...

What a wonderful window giving all those fantastic views.
Lovely to see the interaction through the glass in the first two photographs and then fabulous to see the hawk, chipmunk, squirrel and birds.

I always enjoy seeing your art, I do like your watercolours.

I hope September has been a good month for you, the days seem to go speedily by.
My good wishes.

All the best Jan

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos of the views and happenings at that window. Lovely paintings.

This N That said...

Hi Deb...I've tried several times this past week to email you and apparently you are a "no reply" blogger..Don't remember having this problem in the past but my emails never got sent..I appreciate your comments and maybe you'll get this one?? Enjoy your weekend...

This N That said...

Hi Linda, thanks for stopping by and commenting..Have a happy weekend..

NanaDiana said...

I love that you have that window, Missy. I didn't realize you enlarged it from the original. Oh-so sweet to see a picture of Molly -she was so precious.
Seeing a hawk that close is amazing! They are so regal looking but I think they have a fierce look, too. Your paintings get better all the time. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Love you, my friend. xo Diana

Jeanie said...

That was a super smart move -- I'm sure you get much more light. And I love the photo of the two looking out especially (but actually, all of them!). Your art this time -- wow. Especially that fabulous bird!

Stewart M said...

I can only hope that Freda and Hector do not read this post, or they will be presenting me with a list of necessary home improvements!
Love that hawk!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Lowcarb team member said...

Stopping by to say happy October :)

All the best Jan

This N That said...

Hi Jan..I tried several ways to email you but you are a "no-reply blogger" so I'll try this way..Hope you are having a fun weekend..Ours is wet due to the hurricane that is venturing up the coast..That's OK..We can use the rain..Hope you are well..

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello and many thanks for your recent comment on the low carb diabetic.
The October days pass by so quickly.
We have rain at the moment, which is most welcome as many areas of the UK are under drought conditions!
Take care.

All the best Jan

This N That said...

Hi Jan, Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are having a beautiful Fall..We have been having wonderful weather except for a bit of frost last weekend but that seems to be gone through the end of the month..Be well!!

Rosie said...

Great photos, through the window is a good idea. Your watercolour paintings are lovely.

This N That said...

Hi Rosie..Thanks for stopping by..I hope all is well with you..I'm sure you are keeping busy!! Happy fall!!

Red Rose Alley said...

I've always loved window pictures. That is a wonderful photo of your cat and dog and the squirrel looking in. I'd love to see your deer photos you mentioned. The Hawk is a grand bird, isn't it? We get those Flickers on our lawn too. But here in the mountains, the woodpecker most seen is the Acorn Woodpecker. He's a beauty, but very annoying pecking at everything in sight. I wish you a wonderful autumn season.