Monthly Archives: December 2014

Our friend Victor officiated. Hosts Nancy and Greg made their home very festive for the occasion. Victor wore Arlin’s wedding officiant stole, and the vows were made with the inkle band. Sent from my iPad

We just yesterday completed Day 20 with a total accumulation among the three of us of 630 items. The photo does not include the items that went directly into the hands of others or those that went directly into the … Continue reading →

We said farewell to Willy yesterday. He was 16 or 17 years old (we’ve never been sure). He died peacefully on our bed around 11:00 am. He’d been losing weight and getting a bit unsteady for a couple of weeks, … Continue reading →

We sent Callix on his journey back to the universal energy on December 9th. He was eating less, losing weight again, and falling a little too often. He was ready; I was not really. He was 10 years, 8 months … Continue reading →

Betsy’s photo of her creche didn’t come close to doing it justice. Here’s a close-up. Study it and learn. (Click the photo to enlarge.)

Got the tree up this afternoon on the corner of the porch. Arlin and Betsy put the lights and decorations on it. And Betsy put up her usual crèche. Sent from my iPad

Arlin found this on the Minimalists website and, with a new month approaching, and that month encompassing Advent, he suggested we play this little game together here on Dragonfly Ranch: “Find a friend or family member. Someone who’s willing to … Continue reading →