I’m working on a book, with another author, about the history of the city where I live. It’s basically a photography book with lots of interesting historical information. Amazingly as I worked last Sunday, Chip was totally content to hang out with me on the living room sofa. I told him, “Once this book is done, we’re heading out on a ‘road trip’ to some place special.”

And then there is Cocoa, who never fails to make me smile.

Cocoa is ready to go on a walk and not wanting to sit with me on this very slanted rock. We were at Black Mountain this past weekend and hiked a trail that is always fun in the winter because it is fairly kept up and safe. She’s talking to me in this photo and definitely saying, “Let me down and let’s GO!”

Here’s a photo of Black Mountain Lake. It’s located below the state park that is closed during the winter and is a beautiful location for walks and picnics.

I came home today at lunch and caught the neighborhood cat hanging out on the patio. “Freckles,” I said, “Did you hear about the cat who drank 5 bowls of water? He set a new lap record.” That joke really didn’t make her laugh but the next one did. . . .

“Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool? She had mittens!”

It’s a cow!!! . . . on the collar.

On my way down the hall I happened to notice PJ “hanging out” in the living room. (smile)