Well, one thing leads to another. Fish tanks were a big part of my life as a child, and I did not expect to ever have one again But love leads us on strange paths I got a small tank for one goldfish, which Maria named Frieda. Then we had to get another goldfish to keep her company, and we named him Diego. What else?

We got some bottom feeders and snails, but they died, as often happens with fish.

Frida and Diego are thriving. So we got a bigger tank, a 10 gallon tank, and found a good place in the living room for them. We have two small bumblebee snails, they are doing well I loaded the tank up with water last night, installed the filter – this is part of Marias birthday celebration – and am giving the water a day or two to settle and exhale any chemicals.

Today I’m going to get a light for the tank and look into an air filter. Tonight, Diego and Frida come into their new home. I saw Maria looking approvingly into the side of the tank and grabbed my Iphone. I love the shot. Maria loves all living things, and fish can be quite meditative. They bring back lots of memories for me, some not good. I’ll get use to them.