Lucinda McQueen
@dahloo.bsky.social
Artist, animal lover, gardener, book hoarder
Posting our own photos and art for a pictorial diary...
#cats #birds #gardening #drawing #fineart #photography
Posting our own photos and art for a pictorial diary...
#cats #birds #gardening #drawing #fineart #photography
The gang's all here post Turkey Day.
They must feel safe...
They must feel safe...
December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The gang's all here post Turkey Day.
They must feel safe...
They must feel safe...
Elgie ate too much turkey.
November 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Elgie ate too much turkey.
Don't want AI anywhere near me.
November 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Don't want AI anywhere near me.
Remembering my parents Carroll & Elizabeth. Dad was in the Naval Reserves in 1942, he and Mom married on September 5th,1942 and then Dad was off to serve in the Navy in the Pacific until the war was over.
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Remembering my parents Carroll & Elizabeth. Dad was in the Naval Reserves in 1942, he and Mom married on September 5th,1942 and then Dad was off to serve in the Navy in the Pacific until the war was over.
Jasmine’s flowering & perfuming big time.
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Jasmine’s flowering & perfuming big time.
Mom’s Japanese maple is putting on a show.
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Mom’s Japanese maple is putting on a show.
The little Carolinas are coming & going all day long.
Think they like their new, night-time digs.
Think they like their new, night-time digs.
October 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The little Carolinas are coming & going all day long.
Think they like their new, night-time digs.
Think they like their new, night-time digs.
A Carolina wren couple slept in the wee grass nest we set up on the porch. Now they know it's available we hope they continue to overnight there often.
October 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A Carolina wren couple slept in the wee grass nest we set up on the porch. Now they know it's available we hope they continue to overnight there often.
My Dad and his parents & Aunt Isabel in their side yard in 1940. At that time our president, FDR, was a decent, honorable man doing his best for our country. A universe long, long ago...
October 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
My Dad and his parents & Aunt Isabel in their side yard in 1940. At that time our president, FDR, was a decent, honorable man doing his best for our country. A universe long, long ago...
Turning on the color switch…
October 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Turning on the color switch…
Finally a bit of dazzling color & Mt Kearsarge peeking purple through the cut…
October 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Finally a bit of dazzling color & Mt Kearsarge peeking purple through the cut…
J’s garlic is all planted & snuggy under a deep bed of hay for the winter.
October 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
J’s garlic is all planted & snuggy under a deep bed of hay for the winter.
Grand finale. Last bloom for the season.
October 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Grand finale. Last bloom for the season.
Brugmansias in full
bloom.
bloom.
October 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Brugmansias in full
bloom.
bloom.
The dahlias yell, “Wake up! It’s Monday morning & back to work!”
October 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The dahlias yell, “Wake up! It’s Monday morning & back to work!”
Best of all worlds…our Elgie & a pitcher full of dahlias.
October 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Best of all worlds…our Elgie & a pitcher full of dahlias.
A favorite David Austin rose gracing the front patch with a fragrant October bloom.
October 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A favorite David Austin rose gracing the front patch with a fragrant October bloom.
Saturday dahlia bouquet…
September 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Saturday dahlia bouquet…
While we’re celebrating a rainy day, Elgie’s curled in a ball in a comfy chair.
September 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
While we’re celebrating a rainy day, Elgie’s curled in a ball in a comfy chair.
Sally’s back! First day of autumn & this spotted salamander has returned to exactly the same spot she’s overwintered in our cellar for years. Jubilation!
September 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sally’s back! First day of autumn & this spotted salamander has returned to exactly the same spot she’s overwintered in our cellar for years. Jubilation!
Front porch baskets & pumpkins gathering outside…
September 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Front porch baskets & pumpkins gathering outside…
Can’t help it…yesterday’s dahlia bouquet. It’s that time of year.
September 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Can’t help it…yesterday’s dahlia bouquet. It’s that time of year.
“Miss Mowrey” shouts, “Good Morning!”
September 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
“Miss Mowrey” shouts, “Good Morning!”