Oh, Becky @becsbuddy So precious, so much love to give. I miss that wonderful love and joy from my little Sophia. Not the same from Samantha. But, works well as I've mentioned, since I don't have to walk Samantha. And, far less care involved, i.e. grooming appts, grooming at home, food specialty/health, meds, and doc visits. Sam is a good companion and keeps me hearing and feeling a heartbeat. That's a very good thing. And, her very loud purr is a wonderfully calming addition to my home.

Poppy is so precious!

Thank you for the writing complement. You're the writer, tho, my friend. I do want to write a book or whatever.....did plan to write a book many years ago when I was helping Mom get through the long, slow death of altzheimers. There weren't any support groups available then and I again had no family help, other than my dear son. My siblings were so involved w/their lives and families...as my dear Dad, who truly was a remarkable man in many wats, said to me-Why, Beth, they both have families and one's a doctor, other a lawyer....etc.... Yep. That' was the thinking. Tore me up. Created so much stress and junk in my life and led to a lot of family issues that will never be resolved. So, I determined to write a book to caregivers and families of altzheimer parents. How to, how not to, expectations, realities, etc. And, add some of my mother's talks she gave at the city/state garden clubs. She was quite inspirational and funny. She wrote a couple of fine children stories I think I may locate and see what I see.....Interesting thoughts, Becky. Thanks for the ideas....Could be a small project ahead.

Hey, folks! I am close to identifying the moth that comes to see my blooms. It's definitely a Hummingbird Moth. It looks like a hummingbird, but has a fat, small black body, short antennae, red/blue/black wings? One day I'll find it now that I know what it is. Love this insect. Beautiful, fun to watch and illusive.

Off to get some food, and then soon to bed. It's after 7 now, and I must go downstairs, get a bit of movement in and prepare something to eat. Ordered groceries, etc from Publix and Walmart for tomorrow delivery. So, I'll be fine then, but now I need something good....not candy, Jake.

Be well, enjoy that puppy and your family and friends.
Blessings, elizabeth