#silky dan

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Silky Dan found some very silky seeds on this weed today and though they were just beautiful. He wanted to get a nice photo of hi blowing the seeds into the wind. But unfortunately, just as he went to do so, the wind direction changed and all the seeds stuck right onto his face! He didn't mind, though, had a good giggle about it, and shook himself off, sending the little seeds on their way. =)

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Happy National Doughnut/Donut Day!

Mudpie: "Is National Donut Day! Time to eat donuts! Special Halloween bucket of munchkins. Mudpie plans to gorge self."

Mudpie: "Wha—? Where are munchkins?!"

Mudpie: "Why is festive donut receptacle empty on Donut Day?! Mudpie demands answers!"

Silky Dan: "Well, Halloween is over, so all the festive donuts are already gone." Mudpie: "Sounds bogus to Mudpie. Pumpkin sweater is still on. As long as pumpkin sweater is on, Halloween is not over. So sayeth Mudpie."

Silky Dan: "Hey, you do you, but others might not feel the same." Mudpie: "Others need to have priorities checked. Examine life choices. Something went wrong somewhere." Silky Dan: "There are plenty of other desserts you can—"

Mudpie: "Only donuts on Donut Day! Nothing else will suffice!" Silky Dan: *giggles* "I'm sorry, but we'll just have to find something else to snack on today." Mudpie: "Mudpie is outraged."

Resident Human: "Or... you could have a human who went out and got some more Halloween donuts before they stopped making them. You're welcome." Silky Dan: "Oh wow..." Mudpie: "Now that's more like it! This is what Mudpie is talking about. Better be donuts inside box."

Resident Human: "Oh there are... Take a look!" Mudpie: "Ohh... Gorgeous circles of deliciousness... Come to Mudpie..." Silky Dan: "Look at all the festive icings and sprinkles!"

Resident Human: "There are two pumpkin cake donuts, a chocolate cake donut, and three Halloween decorated glazed donuts. Take your pick!"

Silky Dan: "Oooh, the vanilla one looks so good... But it is pumpkin season... I can't decide!" Mudpie: "Best to eat both if can't decide. That's what Mudpie does."

Mudpie: "Mudpie likes the purple one. Is unique. Doing its own thing. Probably the tastiest. Also chocolate one. Chocolate is good too." Silky Dan: "What flavor is purple?" Mudpie: "Mudpie doesn't know. Mudpie doesn't care. Into stomach it goes." Silky Dan: *giggles*

Resident Human: "So, what do you think? Is Donut Day back on?" Silky Dan: "Yes! Thank you so much!" Mudpie: "Mudpie accepts your offering. Let the gorging commence!"

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The first dandelions of the season are already going to seed, and Silky Dan couldn't be happier. This is what he lives for, and until the Fall, this is the only silky stuff he's going to get to see. These puffs were so fluffy and perfect, they made him giggle with glee. Do you like to wish on dandelion seeds like he does? =)

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Silky Dan has always loved Dandelions. As a seed, he was misidentified as one himself, only learning that he was, in fact, a thistle much later in life. It's why he's named Dan instead of... oh, what's a good Thistle name... Theo? The Silky comes from how silky and fluff he was as a seed. Anyhoo, because of all this, dandelions have always had a special place in Silky Dan's heart. He visited with a few out on the lawn today. They were particularly nice, large, perfect blossoms, and Silky Dan made sure to tell them what a good job they're doing. 💛

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Silky Dan's Adventures on the Greenway - Part I of III: Fluffy Flowers & Seeds

Silky Dan has a goal of wandering a rather large stretch of the Middlesex Greenway, and this is this start of it! He found a number of bushes with tiny white flowers and others with hundreds of little papery seeds. Nothing too silky, but close enough to make him happy. He was even treated to some fuzzy bumble bee friends along the way. All around, he could see Summer giving way to Autumn. What better way to usher in the Fall season than with some lovely nature photos, right? =)

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Today, Silky Dan discovered his human’s pet hamster, Muffin. He thought this tiny, fluffy little critter was just adorable, and I dare say that Muffin took an interest in him as well. I think these two are becoming fast friends! =)

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You may not know this about Silky Dan, but he's a huge lover of dinosaurs. He wanted to do this fun little photoshoot for you all today, because it's International Dinosaur Day! Do you love dinosaurs too? What's your favorite one? Silky Dan's favorite is, if you could not already guess, triceratops! ❤️

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Silky Dan was so giddy today to find some silky things in the yard! First, he found a gorgeous puff of dandelion seeds that made his eyes light up. It was so fluffy, with the seeds perfectly spaced out like a work of art! Next, he found a cute little puff of butterweed seeds. They get flowers that look like wee yellow daisies, and when they go to seed, they're even silkier and softer than dandelion seeds! Silky Dan was absolutely delighted. 💛