I got a new kitty!

Well, I guess I need more pets! This little guy, the one with the fur, followed me around meowing and staring up at me the entire time I was visiting friend Kathy....what could I do? The baby was Hungree! My Goldy, feline protector of the flock and homestead was none too happy. She'd already been having trouble with another cat that took up residence in the barn. We'll see what happens but Goldy the Queen does not take kindly to other cats..... Oh, the other fuzzy guy is my buddy Glenn. Those too hit it off right away.

Off to College for the Boys!

I've been kinda scarce here lately. Always running. Who says you rest when you retire? I think I'll plug in a few pics here and there from the last 2 or 3 weeks. Always sumpthin' happnin! I am blessed by friends local and cyberspace who have carried me through. First my boys both went off to different colleges.

That's David with his new roommate at Carnegie Mellon looking all grown up and independent!

Will is off to Univesity of Western Maine to study Forestry. Lea, his sweetie will be continuing her Art studies near by. They are such a sweet, loving couple.

When the going gets tough, the tough go antiquing!

Well , the last two weeks were most challenging spent for the most part answering interrogatories from my ex. The divorce battle goes on. I am weary of it but I will get through it. I am trying hard to stay positive and not feel defeated by the mean spirited actions of a hard hearted person. It is much too easy to get drawn down to bitterness but,soon it will be over and I can move on. In the meantime, I am grateful for the blessing of gurlfrenz! I am so inspired by these two ladies. They are strong and accomplished and cheerful and happy and generous with their time and love. I tagged along with them last week for a girls adventure up to Illinois. Kathy has a wonderful antique business and did some buying up there for her shop. Frannie, the maker of dolls and smiles and cheeriness was very good and kept to her only get if it fits a simple setting philosophy (new!). I bought a few treasures which will add to my garden and recreation of a 20th century farm house. We laughed and told stories and were quiet for a time as well. Thank you ladies for a much needed break from the routine!