The Strangest Creatures

For the last few months we have been living in a somewhat rural area tucked up next to the mountains. We've had ample opportunity to observe all kinds of animals who come to visit the pond and the surrounding pastures. There have been deer, pheasants, wild turkeys, terns, geese, hawks, and calves. (Okay, the cattle aren't wild, but the calves have sure been fun to watch. Especially when they try to chase the geese.)

But the strangest creatures of all are the engaged couples.

For those who don't know, engaged couples are two beings with one beating heart between them. They are fond of cheese and posing for photographers. Since some of you might not be fortunate enough to frequently observe engaged couples in the wild, I thought I'd share some of my favorite stories and photo poses.

One of the couples posed with her standing on a ladder and him lying at the base and gazing up at her. It did make me wonder: Just what is he looking at . . . ?

Another couple decided that it would be romantic to hold hands and frolic barefoot in the lush green grass. The lush green grass of the cow pasture. Um, do they know what cows do in cow pastures? Because I do. That's why the grass is so lush and green. (That and the fact that's been pretty much constant rain for the last few weeks.)

Most recently, a couple arrived in rather vintage dress. He wore dark pants, a white shirt and suspenders. She wore a dress and obviously inadequate footwear because he insisted on carrying her around so as not to sully her feet. She did her part, though, and carried the umbrella over the two of them. After they reached the pond, he ferried her around in a canoe while she reposed delicately under the umbrella.

So, has anyone else had any strange wildlife sightings? Or seen any people doing strange and inexplicable things? Better yet, has anyone seen the sun recently and can assure me that it still shines somewhere in the world?