Early morning

I sit at my computer in the early AM and watch the sun hit Eagles Peak. If only I could make the power pole and lines go away!

This is just an incredibly beautiful place to live, and I feel so lucky to have found it and managed to get our home built here.

It's quiet, peaceful, has lots of animals to watch, artists galore, just enough to do. Perfect.




And, this is my Japanese Maple. We just got it potted. I'm not wild about the pot, but the ones I like in this size are quite expensive. I may put some yogurt on this one to encourage it to grow moss so it looks less plasticky.

Hughie and Susie (for those who don't know, that's my father-in-law and sister-in-law) arrive Monday. Can't wait. And, I'm so pleased that Hughie, who is almost 96, wants to make the trip and is up to doing it. He's pretty amazing.

We need to finish cleaning up the guest room and studio, where the day bed is located, and get curtains hung in those rooms so there is some privacy for visitors.

Most of the house will remain curtain-less so as not to spoil the views.

The wireless fence and collars are working just great for Cocoa and Buck. It's such a relief to be able to let them out and know they will hang around. And, for who knows what reason, it seems to have had a calming effect on both of them. Wonder if they make those collars for husbands. Wonder what part of the male anatomy would be the most effective place to fasten the shocker. . . . Hmmmmm.