This has been a rough weekend. A dear friend passed away... the appt has been made for the puppies final day... and now the washing machine died. Seems like so much is coming to a close these days.

On the plus side... my son has gotten a job! (a rare thing here in NM to be able to find one)... and I am very happy for him.

And so... we are concentrating on the positive... and tonight I made chicken brats for the puppies... and tomorrow is steak...

Now... if we can just convince our neighbors (subliminally) to NOT do any fireworks...

*photos by Elaine A. Russell