Hey Karen. I know you check in sometimes to see how I am going. Things are good. I get to work the sheep two or three times a day. I’ve been to market’s, friend’s houses, spiritual counseling. This weekend there were tons of people – lots of women here – and you know I like that. A lot of girlfriends already.

Jon is coming along well. He was a little nervous at first, but he’s calmed down quite a bit. We are in sync, we understand each other. I think Jon and I think alike, just like you and me did. And Maria. What a lovebug. She is very keen on her work, but she also loves cuddling. 24/7 if you know what I mean.

Jon needs some work. His commands are a little fast sometimes, or sometimes slow. He sometimes (heh-heh) talks too much, or too loud, but he is getting it. This morning, he barely whispered the commands and we had a beautiful time. I wanted to end on a high note, and he finally is getting his directionals clear. He seems a bit autistic to me sometimes, you know bright, but I think he thinks in images sometimes rather than words.

I am rarely in the crate these days. I sleep there at night but we are out running around a lot. I see what you mean about a fuller life. There is work, but I also like people and am curious. Frieda is really a pussycat once you get over her big mouth. Lenore wants to play and I think I might. There is the dignity thing.

Jon has just attached himself to me like a shadow. He goes and gets the sheep when I want and hops in the car on command. He is very responsive and obedient. He gives me some treats (wow!). And he brings me just about every place. I love that. More later. He’s taking me to the farm stand. Gina and Sarah and Stacy are there and Stacy has biscuits for me in her pocket. She says I am her new boyfriend, and a lot nicer than the old one. Later.