It's feeling like spring, though I know its actually fall on its way in.  The cat and I did a tour around the yard this morning as Roland worked hauling stuff into the skip.  (Skip is Australian for dumpster, it sounds super up beat!)

  He wanted to show me how he hunts gold fish in the pond.  But I told him I knew how he fishes already.  He splashes me though the window when he misses, and he always misses.

    The roses today are perky and bright. I'm sure they think the hardest of the season is over.

 Roland's ring came in the mail today! 

It's TITANIUM, like a mans ring is supposed to be. 

RAWR!! 

 I like the contrast of my decorative feminine ring and his calm manly ring.

It's just like us.

 Later this afternoon...

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My heart is going out for the friends and loved ones from and in Japan.

    I worked in a small village on the edge of Tokyo Bay. My thoughts are endlessly with the students I taught, and friends I made. Please take care of your selves and each other. I hope you are all safe and well.  My prayers, hope and love for all during the this hard time.

Tateyama 08'  I don't know what it looks like now.