Dozy dog.

Lucy, on a recent morning when we had time to enjoy each others’ company.

What a smart girl.

The dogs and I played outside. Lucy had her ball. Then we went inside; she did not have her ball.

Later, after dark, I let the dogs out for their last pee break. Before that I put them into a sit stay. Lucy looked up at the top of the clothes washer where we keep dog toys. She was looking for her ball. I said no it’s not up there it’s outside.

I said ‘Find your ball!’ Then I let her out, repeating ‘Find your ball!’ And less than two minutes later she brought it back.

What a smart girl.

It still seems odd.

Even after so many years of witnessing this, it still seems odd to watch a large ship head upriver.

Shower.

This looks grainy, or out of focus. The focus is on the snowflakes in the foreground; a snow shower was ongoing and caught against a bright background.

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Amusing.

Chickadees are such amusing little sprites. I had not seen them at my feeders for years, and am very pleased that a pair has seen fit to visit.

Welcome.

It was a pleasure to welcome a new day.

It is good to be alive.

Tangles.

Tangles of twigs, set against a striking sunset.