All of us want stunning issues proper now! And excellent news too? Sure, sure, and sure! Inside drugs veterinarian Dr. Bates did an ultrasound on Maggie and says: “No kidney illness!” Sure, her kidneys are older (she turns 12 in January), and I’ll do all I can to care for them, however no “kidney diets” crucial. And take a look at the enjoyment on my previous lady’s face!
Jim and I took the canines on an off-leash path this weekend, and I managed to get every of the canines mid leap.

Take a look at Mr. Skip tuck these entrance legs! Stadium leaping right here we come. And, to not let her hog the highlight, take a look at Maggie’s face!

At an overlook on the primary day of November. (And on our marriage ceremony anniversary!) Are we fortunate to stay right here, or what?

Two extra stunning issues, simply because. Dawn on the farm:

Sundown outdoors of Genoa Metropolis, WI after a sheepdog trial. (Extra on that to return within the weeks to comply with.) Take a look at that sky!

And final, right here’s one thing I’ve been doing to assist me get via the times if one thing is developing that I’m anxious about–flower stickers on every day as much as the occasion. It’s introduced me a disproportionate quantity of pleasure.

The stickers come from this guide, $12 from Barnes and Noble, by Fortress Level Books.

Right here’s to all of you, on this form and compassionate village that we abide in, and to the USA, my nation ’tis of thee, land that I like.







