Of all my animals, I find Luna the toughest to love. She’s grumpy, food obsessed, not
appealling and could care less about anything or anyone except for Elvis. I suppose that’s why I love her, if you know what I mean. Of course you know what I mean.

February 23, 2008 – Cold, cloudy. I suppose even this winter has to end sometime, though I’m not positive. I was thinking on my morning walk with the dogs that there is a lot of what some people all positive energy around these days. I was talking to Maria about it this morning when she came to help with the chores, which she does on weekends, when the incomparable Annie is off.
 I love working with the writing kids at Granville High. I am loving my friends, my photographs, my dogs and animals, my farm. I am appreciating my family. Hospice work is very meaningful. I am excited to be publishing classy little books like Mary Kellogg’s book of poetry. I am excited about my next book, Izzy and Lenore. I am working hard on spiritual development, close to something, I feel, returning to contemplation, quiet, some meditative thinking. I am learning a lot of important things about myself and others, and they are good and valuable things to know. Much work done, much to do. I am excited to learn, grow, change, and thankful for the opportunity. Every day is a good day.
 I have always loved dogs, but never loved three dogs more than Izzy, Rose and Lenore. What a crew. I now have three working dogs – Izzy and Lenore for Hospice, Rose to run my life. I am in good hands.
   Poor Paula and I have plans for movies and food this weekend. (People e-mail me and ask why I call her Poor Paula. Because she married me, silly). And I intend to play all weekend with my new camera. Last night, Lenore awoke at 4 a.m., came over to lick me, and throw up all over the bed. And me. Tail wagging the whole time, happy as a clam, revolting stuff all over the place. I love that dog, but not in the way I love Luna, who needs love.
  Lenore is the Love Machine, giving and getting love everywhere, from all things.
  Anyway, like I said, positive energy all around. I am lucky, grateful, humbled every day.
  Back on the blog in a day or so. Hopefully with good photos.