The Revenge of Bambi

Although the dogs and I have been continuing our evening walks, there hasn't been much going on (either in the world or inside my head) warranting mention here.

Last night, though, we finally stumbled upon a bit of newsworthy activity. While climbing up the back of the hill, we came upon a full-grown deer crossing the street ahead of us. It quickly back-tracked into the front yard of the College Administrative office, and then off into the stand of trees bordering the old reservoir.

So.... a deer. Twenty years ago I'd start musing about how we must have turned a corner on the environment, and seen it as a sign of progress. But now my thoughts turned immediately to worries about deer ticks, Lyme disease, and unwanted nibbling of our garden. Funny how "vermin" can be such a flexible category.

Meanwhile, we'll check that the dog's vaccines are up to date, and start using the bug spray on pant legs.