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2nd day in Germany

Today was an adventure. From walking in the rain along a very muddy farm road, to playing a relatively new pipe organ (1960) in a very old church (15th century), to shopping, to feeding the chickens maggots, to digging for worms in order to feed the chickens more treats. I learned how to play aContinue reading “2nd day in Germany”

1st day in Germany

After picking up my grandsons from kindergarten they were eager to show me their chickens. The six hens — Fiona, Coco, Coconut, Lucky, Robin and Princess — are obviously from a variety of breeds. Three are regular size and three are small. Some lay eggs a few times a week and others don’t lay veryContinue reading “1st day in Germany”

New year

New Year’s Day and I am on my way to visit family in Germany. The first leg was uneventful, only 1/2 hour late and I had a good seat mate. The 2nd leg is almost ready for boarding. It’s the long portion — 9 1/2 hours. The gardens inside the international wing of the airportContinue reading “New year”

Khao mun gai

I have been staying at my son’s home with him and his wife since September. In all that time, we enjoyed one meal together — home cooked and eaten at the same time, around the same table, talking to each other. Every married couple goes through tough times, yet I have a strong feeling theyContinue reading “Khao mun gai”

Grandpa

This morning while drinking my desperately needed strong cup of coffee as I sat in the bedroom, looking at several sections of paper towel littering the desk beside me, I was taken back to the days of visiting my grandparents. My maternal grandfather was a large man — I thought he was like Santa Claus,Continue reading “Grandpa”

Morning hike

I have been house-sitting for friends these past 3 weeks. Unfortunately, I had slipped on the stairs just before moving into this home, and have been working on recovering from the fall. A few steps from my friend’s driveway is the entrance to a large park (580 acres) with pathways, benches and fabulous views ofContinue reading “Morning hike”

Lacy

This is Lacy, smart, playful, energetic 3 month old puppy. She is a mix of border collie, hanging tree dog and blue healer. She showed up a couple of weeks before this photo was taken, while I was recovering from illness. Lacy is my son’s dog, a companion to another 2 year old healer. BothContinue reading “Lacy”

Isolation

My first meal in 4 days. It hit the spot — I desparately needed protein. Climbing down one flight of stairs caused me to breathe heavily and climbing slowly back up got my heart racing. My son prepared a plate of rice with chicken tenders and a soft-boiled egg. Mmm…was it good! Or was IContinue reading “Isolation”

Lazy day

Foo is an old man Westie, 13 1/2 years old, and needs his rest. Gia, an Australian Cattle Dog (also known as a Blue Heeler) is much younger, having just celebrated her 2nd birthday on Thursday. My son and I took Gia for a hike up a mountain shortly after I arrived on Wednesday evening.Continue reading “Lazy day”

Final days

I took this photo yesterday morning to show to my good friend. He loves to walk in gardens and work in gardens, but is stuck in bed on the 5th floor of the hospital. His view from his window looking at the Hospice building. Occasionally he will comment on his blessings….he has a single room,Continue reading “Final days”