Although our house is only seven years old, we've had to replace an entire deck window and door unit from Pella. We are under a ten-year warranty, so they replaced the entire unit free of charge, thankfully. We are checking all our other windows. H-m-m-m-m.

The neighbor's dog was sitting on the hay bale this morning. He greeted us with enthusiastic barking as the self-appointed morning bugle call. When we are gone, he acts as our guard dog. A good neighbor.

This is the beautiful culprit that has been keeping me awake for the past three nights. I am a lunartic, and if I don't get a good night's rest soon, I may get reckless.

This paper white is blooming today just right outside my front door. We'll see if it survives tonight's fr-e-e-e-z-z-z-ing temperatures.

 

Buster in his hunting vest, waiting for us to join him.

Buster in his hunting vest, waiting for us to join him.

 

 

We stopped in Burlington, Colorado to change drivers on our way to Golden, Colorado. This holiday banner stretched across main street and reminded me of my simpler, youthful days in Emporia, Kansas, and it made me homesick for the past---just the good parts.

small pond at sunset

The back pond, glowing in the sinking sunlight

 

Here's my excuse for being absent from twoeye. Campbell. He made his hat at day care and wore it for Thanksgiving dinner. He is a lucky boy whose plate is full of comfort made for him by his mom, dad, and Grandpa Louie (he made the gravy). Campbell is waiting patiently while everyone else fills a plate. He has impeccable manners (most of the time). His mom and dad are teaching him well.

 

Lakeview lake, blue sky, bare trees

A nice wintery day by the lake

 

 

 

Sunrise after a morning walk

Sunrise after a morning walk

 

 

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