Snow Dogs

Here is Jas today, shorn of her curls and a 
number of pounds 

since this morning's photo,
which was taken a year ago.

It has been snowing on and off today,

and the dogs are enjoying it.

This is Jas's brother, Lukey, surveying the landscape.

Bad little Blakey, who keeps Pup's memory alive

with his obstreperous behavior.

I love him so much!

Nice to have one little black dog around

to carry on the tradition.

This morning the tree looked so pretty.

Then more snow came,

and more,

not enough to stick around,

just enough to look beautiful falling,

then tactfully withdraw

so the roads could clear.

I declared it a Snow Day, and stayed home

with my cute little fireplace going,

and a good movie

(In My Country, with Juliette Binoche,

about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

that dealt with atrocities 

committed during apartheid

 in South Africa.)

A peaceful day.