That's for the Birds!

If you haven't been to Song Bird Station in Columbia, MO, PLEASE stop by. This store has absolutely EVERYTHING you can imagine for your backyard feathered friends and a lot of items to enjoy in your garden. The assortment of items is outstanding -- and all in one place! And if you're starting to think about the hummers returning, we're pleased to say that the store also has Ozarklake functional garden art :-) They have all kinds of activities, too. Check out the website at www.songbirdstation.com. You can shop online, too!

When in Algoma, Wisconsin, stop by The Flying Pig Gallery and Greenspace. Or visit www.theflyingpig.biz. This gallery has a fine selection of creative works by creative people (including Ozarklake) and is a great way to while away some time.

For a complete list of retail locations that offer Ozarklake Distinct Decor art, visit www.ozarklake.net/purchase.html.

Hummingbird fact for today: For all their familiarity, hummingbirds have proven to be frustrating subjects for scientific study. Their small size and nonsocial habits make direct observation difficult and challenging.

They're Not Hummers But They're Cute

It's been nearly a year since Izzy came into our home and it's nice to see that she and Ozzie are now best buds. Izzy is the first female cat we've had and she's definitely more lap-kitty than 7-year old Ozzie. It's great to go away to do a show and come home several days later and have the cats look like, "Well, gee, why are you here?"

Big show in Columbia, MO, this coming weekend. If you're out and about, stop by the Missouri Theatre in downtown Columbia and see all the fantastic art at the Beaux Arts Bizarre.

Hummingbird fact for today: Though their intelligence makes hummingbirds more challenging to trap than most other birds, it also seems to minimize the stress they feel during capture and data collection.