good call, noisy boy, and greening up

1 He calls to tell me a bit about his day and what it's like up in the wilderness of northern British Columbia. Let's just say for starters his orientation package includes training on dealing with grizzly bears. They say to just let the grizzly go about their business and leave them be, but also to carry bear spray. 

2 The raccoon makes a racket out back trying to get into the bird feeder. Kosha darts inside when I crack the door and the raccoon takes a hike after I toss a piece of kindling at him. Boy is he ever huge!

3 The plants are thriving in the green house. This winter I'll be sure to overwinter the geraniums. They look great already.