Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A Part of Me You'll Always Be




Bear turns 17 in a few months.  He hasn't changed much in all these years.  He may sleep a little more and be a little grayer but he is still alert and has a great appetite.  He loves to slap each of my dogs when they come in from outside...deep down Bear has always thought he was a dog! 

He is never far from my side...sleeping beside me while I work, waiting by the tub when I take a bath and he still comes to greet me when I come home.

Our relationship has stood the test of time and I cannot imagine a day without him in it!


 

Monday, August 27, 2012

Home

This view inspires me, if all goes right this will be my new home.  I am a huge fan of Jon Katz and of his blog.  This is as close as I will ever get to having a farm like his....but this view reminds me of where he would sit with Rose and watch the sheep.
 
When I saw this hilltop I knew inside that this was home.  It felt right.
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