hi, my friends and relatives and random readers. it's been awhile since my last post, and that's probably because there was nothing of excitement to write about. but i feel the urge, because i just read the very literate and heart rending blog of my daughter's close college friend. she is dealing with cancer and chemo, and i truly feel for her. yet through it all she remains upbeat and amazingly entertaining. so i will make an attempt to be entertaining, even while feeling that the universe can be so unfair. weather here varies between grey and almost raining, and clear and gorgeously post-rain, even with amazing sunsets. so here's to a beautiful (sometimes) world.

in dog news, i have discovered that she has a penchant for brussels sprouts, broccoli, zuccini, and edamame. along with a sweet tooth for trader joe's maple yogurt and cinnamon cookies. maybe she possesses some obtuse dietary knowledge.