Friday, November 28, 2008

Perfect Place

We had a lovely Thanksgiving. All the kids (and their kids) were there. Together we enjoyed turkey with all the trimmings; our choice of pumpkin pie, apple dumplings or cheesecake for dessert; card games; and football on TV. I got several rows of crocheting done on Sara’s baby blanket, which wasn’t the usual challenge since I had no hounds there to “help.”

It’s a beautiful post Thanksgiving morning here on the river. Here is the view out our living room window.


The busiest shopping day of the year holds no attraction whatsoever. I have no need for crowds, noise, and traffic. The lure of “bargains” has no appeal.

Besides, it’s rude to leave when you have company. The Great Blue Heron is in her regular spot on the “breakfast bar” at the river’s edge, patiently waiting for her breakfast to come along. We are also blessed with the company of a dozen Canada Geese - some feeding, some sleeping, some watching the sky brighten with the rising sun. Just moments ago a Bald Eagle flew down the river. Arlo, sighthound that he is, pointed out three deer feeding just across the river.

Right here is the perfect place to be. The only thing that could make it better is another cup of coffee. Right Tory?


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