Feeling Grateful

Dear Friends, Lila and I both returned from a very long walk slowly and in search of cool water to drink. In contrast to other Sundays, today I let Lila take the lead as well as set the pace. She ventured into small clearings on our property that are home to tall trees and many …

An evening of Rock and Roll

Dear Friends, It is a splendid morning. My heart lifts as I go outdoors, bird binoculars in hand. I listen intently until I think I can identify the general area where the toucan that has eluded me for weeks is perched. I focus my binoculars and my eyes eventually locate the stunning beak with magnificent …

Atenas Turns 150!

Dear Friends, The day is just beginning. The scent of fresh coffee is wafting through the house. The clouds glide slowly across the pale blue sky and a slight breeze cools my arms. The tranquility of the morning is interrupted momentarily by a dog's bark and a loudspeaker car making early morning announcements. Get out …