Still have lots of apples to process, so made apple spice cake to go with tea time and use up a few more.

Archie has passed. Right to the end he was my shadow, my hearing dog at night, my warning system for the yard and door. My travel & camping buddy. We would dance together when happy. I am now truly alone, and the house seems very empty.

My heart is breaking. My beautiful Archie is suddenly not well. They have found some abnormalities & awaiting more test results but in the meantime he either won't eat or eats little & he is slipping away from me. He has made the last 3 yrs since Hubby died bearable now?

Woke up to smell of smoke. 1st time in 40 yrs I have lived in this house I feel so vulnerable. I will be spending morning putting together emergency kit & grab & go bag. How do I save my husband's photographic legacy? Only the last years are digital.

Madainn mhor - Good morning from the Island. Didn't expect to be up this early but the dogger was sure something or someone was outside but all I saw was the sun rising.

You know if Trump & other expansionist dictators spent their time, energy & their country's money on improving the lives of the people, making the country beautiful & a great place to be others might actually want to join them.

I was in my workshop earlier this week and thinking about the US shifting support to Putin. I was looking for somewhere to put my feelings & started making hearts for Ukraine.

"Hoomum, hurkle-durkles s'done, gets up, gets going, gets with it!!" ....End of my morning loll brought by Archie wanting out!

Feeling pessimistic today and worrying about those fighting for democracy & sanity. From Rachel Maddow to so many others, please be save. This Canadian understands the increasing risks to speaking truth. Be cautious & stay safe, your bravery is not lost on those with eyes to see.

I absolutely love this idea.

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Anyone else notice the number of movies & program episodes lately with themes like: fall of a Republic, rise of a dictator, rampant political corruption, world take over by robots or AI etc. Almost like reality TV or someone sending a message. Or more likely I've caught conspiracy fever.

Snow! We have been in a week of freezing temperatures and now snow. Archie is the only one happy about it. He is doing his morning zoomies with extra enthusiasm.

The first step to fixing our economy is understanding the real problem — big money corrupting our politics and rigging the system against working people. Watch.
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When I's in I want out, when I's out well I gets wet so needs to come in. Get with it hoomun.

Yea Is wanted out but now Is want in! What's a minute ago?

The best thing to do with left over porridge!! Porridge bread with Cranberry, walnuts & raisins. Now where is the toaster & tea please.

Don't bug me hoomum I'm having a hurkle durkle til elevenses at least.
(A 'hurkle durkle' lolling about in bed long after you should be up)

Mmm, hoomum filled my treat tray. She says I'm bestest & fast at finding them all