Cold, windy, and wonderful...

I am sitting at my computer lovely the blustery wind outside. It is still dark, and the wind is making a soughing noise as it races between our houses and fills the awnings with air and then races on. The fortuitous placement of a heater vent right at my feet keeps my toes cozy and billows warm air up around me as the thermostat turns the heater on from time to time.

Meet Max....

Those of you coming to the house for open studio and classes will no doubt be running into our newest Brookdale denizen, Max the cat. Max is a Maine Coon that seems to be moving into our house, inching his way into our hearts, and trying to keep a low profile with Sadie and Boo. He's adorable, and he's big. Don't be startled if he suddenly appears at your ankles...

Trail walk...

We passed this beautiful stand of hollyhocks on our way to the trail head....