It’s been a day of sorting, putting away pieces of my trip to Montclair, and settling in to the life I am fashioning for myself here. Tamar told me Damian said last tonight as they sat down to dinner that it felt like someone was missing. He also said earlier that he missed me. Me too. I miss being with Tamar, Dan, Damian, Aaron and Jessica. I miss all of them. It’s a good thing it is so beautiful here and that I have a nice bed to sleep in.
Meanwhile, here are a few snapshots of where I was and what I was doing.
From the window of the train going to Rhode Island (on the 19th), the scenery reflects my somber mood:
Montclair through the carriage house window. The first day I was there was misty, just like a brisk Nova Scotia day:
Then there was a mouse stirring by the presents. Cocoa did actually catch a mouse [this one is one of Jessie's (many) toy mice]. From then on, he sat by the spot where he first found the mouse, patiently waiting for another. But his vigilance hasn't paid off, yet.
When Aaron & Jessica arrived (on the 26th), we went for a walk in Mills Reservation, where all the dog walkers go:
Some really beautiful photos here.
Posted by: Bev at January 2, 2006 05:32 PMThank you, Bev. There are more to follow soon!
Posted by: Leya at January 2, 2006 08:20 PM