Zip likes everybody’s morning hug; then, he explores the woods.

Each morning, Maria and Zip share a tender nose touch or lick, a ritual that marks their friendship. They are besties.

It’s getting cold. Maria hauls in firewood from the shed. It keeps the house warm all day.

Still life, the pasture feeding as seen from the Pole Barn.

Maria bought me an Amaryllis; I’ll post its growth and flowering.