May 31
Tom Martin, United States Marine
posted by: Timm in Family on May 31st, 2010 | 1 Comment »

We celebrate this Memorial Day 2010 by remembering our father, Thomas Ray Martin, and his brave service as a United States Marine during the Korean War.  I’ve posted some photos of Tom’s life during his service to our country on his blog. To Tom and all the other soldiers who have sacrificed so much to [...]

May 26
More Jabba the Toad
posted by: Timm in Cricket Lane, Wildlife on May 26th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Much to our delight, Jabba the Toad has returned to live another summer on our porch! Here is Jabba in her very own toad bath.  Well, it’s not hers exclusively … the dogs also use it as a water bowl, sometimes taking a drink while Jabba is swimming!  But neither seem to mind each other, [...]

May 25
Snake Eyes
posted by: Timm in Cricket Lane, Wildlife on May 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Darby Dog alerted me to this snake living under our porch. This looks like a hybrid between a Black Racer and a Copperhead, but I think it may be a rat snake.

May 11
Kentucky Spring Green
posted by: Timm in Cricket Lane, Flowers, Nature on May 11th, 2010 | No Comments »

I love the vibrant, almost-fluorescent green foliage in Kentucky in May:  

May 10
Return of the Jabba
posted by: Timm in Wildlife on May 10th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Jabba the Toad has returned to our porch.  We weren’t sure if we had accidentally squished him with our car last year.  But when he returned this spring, he went right for his toad bath and cushy house we made for him, so it must be the original Jabba.  And he’s still as chubby as [...]