“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius I am loving the changing seasons, and don’t get to see them from here as much. Another stunning crisp autumn morning in German – the best…
October 13: Office is taking shape
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt Little by little, I have been organizing and making my office my own space, changing it around, and then working in it for a while to see if I like it.…
October 12: Mouse…owing the house
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill Never underestimate size – BIG attitude comes in small and cute packages. Despite looking meek, Mouse is asserting total authority, lounging on the dining room table (where she is actually not allowed), and keeping all other animals (and humans) in check. She…
October 11: Sunrise over the fields
“Autumn’s the mellow time.” – William Allingham An advantage of the situation we are currently in, is that we can share vastly different landscapes. This morning’s sunrise across the fields in Germany. The sun, slowly rising on a crisp autumn day – I can feel the stillness, hear the quiet, and smell the changing seasons.…
October 10: Campbell (in retirement)
“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” – Albert Schweitzer When we moved to California, Campbell officially took up residence with GirlChild2, to whom he belongs…and he couldn’t be happier! He is living out his retirement with all the love in the world – charming all the roommates,…