My sister, Sid,
 was here for a couple of days. 
 It was great spending time together,
 which we don't do
 as often as
 we should.   
We don't live
 that far apart
 but life has a way
 - of getting in the way - 
of the important things.
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A while back 
we took a ride
 on some country roads 
and I haven't shared
the pictures
 with you...
It's always nice
 to get away for awhile, 
even though 
it might not be far.
Sometimes 
the grass is greener 
on the other side.
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Every afternoon,
 around 2:00,
 this is the scene at the Cottage..
It is dinnertime for Kai,
 or at least he thinks it is, 
but the actual time is
 more around 
3:30 or 4:00.
He starts out on the floor, 
intently staring 
at the Captain...
..then he is up on the chair,
 intently staring at the Captain.
Before long 
I guess his head starts
 feeling too heavy 
to keep the act up
 so...
He resorts to
 the arm of the chair
 to keep his head up
 so he can continue 
to stare.
When all else fails
 he gives up graciously 
and entertains himself with a toy, 
and this seems to work
 for awhile 
but...
...not for long,
 and this time
 he's serious!
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You probably can tell
 that I am grasping at straws
 for something interesting
 to write about today...
but that's OK...
sometimes 
you just have to give your mind
 a rest 
and let slow and steady 
be your guide.
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I can tell you 
for sure
 that I have discovered 
a new (for me) author.
  Her name is Santa Montefiore. 
 She has written a few books 
and I have just finished
 "The French Gardener".
 It is the type of story 
that I enjoy, 
incorporating 
England, France, cottages, gardens,
 families and love.
 I have just started 
"Secrets of the Lighthouse" 
and it seems 
that I will love this one 
just as much.
Hope you all are having 
a wonderful week 
and thank you so much 
for stopping by 
for a visit 
when you have the time.
...Judy...
Slow and steady
 and a full tummy!
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