From this point forward, for the near term, I'll be posting two pictures from each area into which the bookmarks are categorized (Animals, Abstract, etc.). Then the posts will be randomized to whatever strikes my fancy.
Probably my favorite category of bookmarks is that featuring abstracts. In order to put something in there, I had to come up with a definition: Exactly what makes a picture abstract? Decided that an abstract is an image that is interesting but in which one cannot identify what the subject is.
So where did this one come from? Turns out it's a night shot taken on a cruise ship headed for the Bahamas.
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Well, today is the day. We're leaving to pick up a nine-week-old puppy, about an hour northwest of Dallas. Mini Australian Shepherd. Already named her Coco (or KoKo, or CeauxCeaux, or...) In order to prepare for the rigors of puppyhood I've posted way ahead - in fact four months ahead, a record. So by mid-February perhaps we'll have things ironed out enough to get back to a routine allowing us to follow more personal pursuits.
Interesting how it happened, considering we've never owned a dog. Our son Andrew and his new bride, Ellen, were looking for a breed, and settled on a merle gray Mini Aussie. We've been talking about getting a dog ourselves, but perhaps at retirement. The pandemic changed all that, and since we're working 100% from home now it's possible to look after a four-legged family member. That, plus some well-timed reminders from Andrew and our daughter Allison that a sibling was still available, is what tipped the scales.
It made sense to us on several levels: our dog and Andrew's are littermates and will have the chance to visit on hopefully-frequent play dates, which will bring the added benefit of having a reason to spend more time with him and Ellen; Mini Aussies are a very active breed that need lots of exercise and intellectual stimulation, which will get us out of the house and away from screens more; and it's just good to bring more life into the house. We are daunted at the changes we know are on the way, but excited at bringing in a new family member that we know will have a good home.
Watching our favorite TV shows probably had something to do with it, too. In the evenings we've been alternating between Yukon Vet and The Incredible Dr. Pol on Disney streaming (which includes National Geographic), and very much like both shows. And anyone who follows this blog knows I'm a huge fan of Alf Wight, a.k.a. James Herriott.
So there we have it. Posts will continue uninterrupted, and in fact a re-write of the slaughterhouse series will begin this Tuesday the 20th. Still not out taking new pictures, but bookmarks will keep the posts going for a while yet.
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