deer

I live in a place that has a decent yard, but no room for a real garden. Since I rent, I also have some restrictions about using things like tomato cages or chicken wire to keep the critters out of the few plants I have room for. Yesterday, I had about 3 dozen tomatoes coming along nicely and a few peppers starting to come in...

Deer. They're not known for being wildly curious, but maybe this doe's maternal instinct was kicking in? Whatever. It's the best photobomb ever.

Last night I was carrying some groceries down the steps that lead to my front door. It was pitch dark and the motion lights at my place don't turn on until I'm on my last two steps. When they finally lit up, I was about 3 feet away from this buck who was just staring at me...