Today

(Pic of Smoke tree buds.)

Back from Mass. Sun up, cool, slight breeze, and forecast to be in 80's today----Yea!!! Planted a few more plants yesterday and have more to put in containers today. Try to get as many of my plants/herbs from the small neighborhood greenhouse.

Stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Just when you think all is well...WOW

S/W B. last night. Pic of the yesterday's fires in Conifer, CO.(compliments of Denver Post)---and I thought my yesterday was the pits. B. and Jax are okay. The area was evacuated until evening when the fires were under control. The fire crew stayed in the neighborhood all night to make sure the fires were out. The fire was down the road, around the bend, and connected to the forest area behind the house. Way too close for comfort.

Okay, new day--shaking off guilt and silliness of last week. Really a lot of shaking going on. Back to a 3 dog and silly Ma crew. What a trip!

Please stay healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Changes

Okay---remember seeing blog responses saying--"NOOOOOOO" when I mentioned adopting another dog. I have realized that 4 dogs are too much for me. They all get along great, Fonzie is a delight, 1 to 2 years old, lots of energy, and really sweet. Remember Pop was here to share the "fun" of the initiation of the other 3 "boys." Kind of in a state of funk to give him back to PALS. They will pick him up this evening. I also feel like a silly old fool doing something so impulsive. Be good to your silly Mom---she is a sad girl---silly but sad.

Keep healthy, stay safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Flower, Dogs, and Ma

Took this Clematis pic yesterday evening. Can never capture the true beauty of the color---it is a deep purple.

Can one have too many dogs? All are adjusting well, went through adjustment period with all, expecting it to go well. Fonzie is still wired and all over the place. He will learn the routine from the others----Gee---Do we have a routine? The ones who have been here know the story.

Off to Mass, then back to do laundry, pick up the house, and work in the yard. Keep your day healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

We are now 4 dogs and Mom

Fonzie arrived (even the deer came to welcome him)---all is well---everyone getting along great----maybe a few long faces---and some vying for the "closest" spot to the old lady in the shoe. THEY ALL ATE THEIR SUPPER IN RECORD TIME!!!!!!

(Double click on the deer---I was close enough--the flash reflected in its eyes---this is what I see at night when I put the spot light out toward the field at night---Neat--Huh?!)

Love, Mom

Oh, Happy Dogs (or is it Days?)

Fonzie is coming today. Time for flower pics.

Went to Mass last evening, mowed the lawn, went to Braum's for a super sundae, did some grocery shopping, and called it a day. Beautiful morning, sunny, no wind, sky clear...

Have a great day--stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Shopping, Shoes, and Dogs

Spencer is asking---"Where is my new brother?" Buster apprears to be looking for his arrival. Should hear something today about getting Fonzie. His foster mom has been out of town and paperwork needs to be processed.

Overcast, cooler, no wind, and off to a great start---Went to Mass, breakfast w/a friend, stopped by a shoe store and am now the proud and frivolous owner of 2 more pairs of shoes. Told myself-"Self, you can't have too many shoes or dogs." That would be my thought for the day except to say----

Stay healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom