ROUND OF ROBINS IN A TREE

Yesterday's meeting went exceptionally well, lasting almost 3 hours.  Later, our next door neighbor gal stopped over.  Her visit was perfectly timed for happy hour.  The boyfriend presented us with a glass of Chardonnay, and by that time I was ready for a few sips of serenity.  

A dismal looking day where we live.  Overcast, no sign of the sun.  Haven't checked the weather forecast, not that I put much stock in it.    My task today is putting together the paperwork to send to our CPA to do our income tax returns.  Simplifying life has simplified the living of life.  

This morning when the boys were out for Cuddy's necessaries, Dale captured a round of robins in a tree on the Venny lawn. 

Last couple evenings I've been watching YT videos of what life is like for those living in 2000-year-old caves in Afghanistan.  For me, it's a wonderful insight into just how fortunate we are and how grateful we should be.  My perception of Afghanistan has been skewed by the media.  It's that business of looking for, and finding, the reality of life anywhere on the planet.  The most wonderful people may live in obscurity within the walls of tyranny.

Cuddy now has a scheduled appointment for another spa day next Tuesday.  We've asked for a total grooming before his parents return from their winter vacation.  We want him looking mighty spiffy when they first lay their eyes on him.