Today is a rainy day. It was in the 90’s two days ago, and will be again in a couple days. But in the time between it feels a little like Seattle—only there are no mountains to be clouded in the mist. The little lake in our back yard takes on a particular beauty in the rain, and the geese who inhabit the area, often greeting us when we drive in, take to the pond. We are going to have to become somewhat familiar with the birds around this place. Sometimes the red of a cardinal is obvious, but then there is the bright orange beaked little bird and the small brilliant blue one. And there is some beaver-like kind of animal inhabiting the woods behind us. It may be a muskrat or a marmot, both are found in the area and I will have to get a better view or photo to be sure. Or maybe Russ Quackenbush can come visit and take us on a tour…



Most of our time is spent in two activities—getting our new-to-us house inhabitable and spending time with granddaughter and family. The former is a particular challenge as when we left Shoreline we divested ourselves of almost all our furniture, and the things we kept fit well in Emily and Steve’s house. But it is kind of fun to start over…And besides Home Depot and Lowes are only minutes away. The latter, family time, is an absolute joy.

Once again I am reminded of the words of The Preacher, There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1)