My how time flies when you're stuck indoors trying to stay warm and dry... not! As for the dogs, they continue to stake out their favorite places to cuddle up or while away the hours. Our rather aloof old girl Pepper is fine in her recliner or the loveseat. But our youngster Finn, who we've about decided has some husky in his bloodlines because he's so vocal, likes to keep us busy. Throw the toy. Take me outside to roam the yard. Let me sit on or right next to you. Listen to me bark at the neighbor's horses and goats from my perch in the master bedroom. His antics are equal parts sweet and annoying.
Right now there's an axis deer buffet directly across the street from the gate onto our property for the local and highly appreciative vulture population. We're not sure what happened to the axis, but it didn't look particularly old or ravaged by infirmity when I spied its fresh carcass several days ago. Alas, the circle of life being played out in gruesome detail as we enter and exit our casa.
A couple days ago I went online to purchase tickets for the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. I'll be traveling there in about six weeks to visit a school chum I've known since we were in fourth grade. Oh sure, I've already been there a few times when we were living in England. However, this will be my first visit as an empty nester with no real agenda to work through since we already toured the highlights as a family. I did decide to get in a second visit to the Anne Frank House since the first time was back in 2011 with kids in tow. The rest of the time I look forward to strolling the canals, eating some good meals, wandering through a couple art museums, checking out antique shops and enjoying time with my old friend who has some amazing views from her architecturally significant building.
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