It was lovely seeing other animals in Orlando, but especially sweet to come home and see ours, all quite happy to greet us. Frieda suffered the most, I think, eating little while we were away. Lenore got into bed with the farm-sitter, and Izzy happily posed for photos. Simon gave us a joyous bray. It’s cold here but we are happy to be back, rushing around, doing chores, hauling hay, cleaning out the barn, walking the dogs.

They were very happy to see us, and we them. It is brisk here, but it is also January, and it’s supposed to be brisk. I enjoyed Florida, but I have good and plentiful work to do, and am very eager to do it. I’m mulling a new point-and-shoot. Canon has a sweet new one out, and my Lumix has been battered.