Friday, July 5, 2024

Saturday Sparks Link Party 625

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 625! 

 Starting off todays party with an unexpected guest!


As we settled into the dusk of another day, DH spotted this prickly pair out back.

Apparently, our resident porcupine had now added 'mother' to her resume.

I grabbed my camera and headed outside as they veered off in opposite directions.


Mama bolted for the closest tree while her porcupette made a beeline in my direction!

She waddled right up to my feet, only to turn at the last minute and head into the woods.

I've read that they don't have the best eyesight, so perhaps she mistook me for her mother.

Whatever the reason, this sweet encounter had me grinning like a cheshire cat.

"Be kind to every kind, not just mankind."

~ Anthony D.Williams

Now, onto the party,

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 624.


Laminate Desk Makeover at A Ray of Sunlight


It has been a minute... at A Day of Small Things



Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe at Walking on Sunshine Recipes


Garlic Scape Butter at The Copper Table


Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake at Crystal and Comp

Pieced Pastimes

 Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.
If you were featured, please grab the featured button (above) to add to your blog.

Now, onto the party!

Link up your latest creative posts such as:

Crafts
DIY
Gardening
Home Decor
Photography
Recipes
Repurposing
Sewing/Quilting

Links are open through Thursday morning.

Features will be posted at next weeks party at Pieced Pastimes and may also be featured at Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and/or Twitter.


  Party Guidelines:
- Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
- No advertising, Etsy shops or giveaways.
- Pin feature photos to Pinterest from the original source and not from this blog.
- Visit other links and leave a kind comment.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

22 comments:

  1. Thanks for hosting and enjoy your weekend
    Shelley

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    1. And, you as well Shelley! Many smiles ~ Suzanne.

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  2. What a cute animal this is :) I've never seen it as we don't have them here, but I read they are strictly nocturnal animals? Anyway, thank you again for hosting, I love to come back here and check all the good stuff posted. And wishing you a sunny weekend.

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    1. Yes, they are very cute Mariama! While they are mostly nocturnal, they do forage occasionally during the day. Dusk seems to be when we see them the most. Have a lovely week ~ Suzanne.

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  3. Suzanne, the porcupines are so cute! It isn’t a member of our local wild kingdom (lol)! Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my friend and thanks so much for hosting!

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    1. Yes, they are Pam! It was so sweet when the baby ran right up to me. We never lack for surprises from nature here. Have a lovely week, my friend ~ Suzanne.

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  4. Thank you for hosting. You captured some adorable photos of the mother and baby. Have a wonderful weekend. ♡

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    1. Happy to host, Stephanie! Glad to know you enjoyed my porcupine photos. Happy July ~ Suzanne.

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  5. I have never seen a porcupine in real life. I’m totally envious of your encounter with this mom and her offspring.

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    1. They are a real treat to see, Michelle! We just need to keep them from eating our trees. 😁 Wishing you a sun filled week ~ Suzanne.

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  6. Suzanne, Love your porcupine photo and the story about the baby porcupine coming right up to you. Such a special animal encounter!! Thanks also for hosting each week !! - Patty

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    1. Thanks, Patty! Our window into the wild has blessed us with many of these animal encounters over the years, but it does not go unappreciated for the special moments that they are. Many smiles ~ Suzanne.

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  7. Suzanne,
    Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  8. What an awesome experience with the young one.
    Thanks, Suzanne, for hosting and having me over weekly. May you have an awesome weekend.
    My entries this week are numbered #39+40.
    Please join and share your posts with us https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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    1. Yes, it was Slabs! Seeing the mother and child was a thrill as it was, but then to have the baby run up to me was frosting on the cake. Have a wonderful week ~ Suzanne.

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  9. Thank you for sharing my Boho Crafts. Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Happy to feature you, Claire! Sending you much sunshine ~ Suzanne.

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  10. Such an interesting guest. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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    1. Yes, they were Patrick! Wishing you a great week ~ Suzanne.

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  11. Thank you for hosting. The little one, were you able to reach out and touch him?!

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    1. Happy to host, Debra! I just stood in awe as it ran up to me. I'm thinking the mother would have been none too pleased with me if I had placed a hand on her baby. Enjoy your week ~ Suzanne.

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