Saturday was off and on drizzly with off and on brilliant sun breaks – the week looks to continue the same. Today dawned misty and drippy. It is the kind of gray that makes the new grass and foliage almost glow.

Bob and I shared the morning quiet on the front porch. I think Bob is hearing a bit and is slightly less wobbly. We finished the premium antibiotic yesterday and proceed with a lower dose ear drop. Bob is looking more himself and generally more comfortable – yea!

Bear manned the lookout on Beardog Point before joining us for a treat near the front porch.

Puddle water is the best! There are 5 water bowls between the front porch and various venues in the house – full of sweet, clean well water…but puddles are always first choice when available.

Beth, a friend and blog reader – and family are in the area on vacation this week and stopped for a visit yesterday bringing with them a gift of baby herbs to start my 2013 herb garden. Woo-hoo – and Beth must be a bit clairvoyant as she brought all herbs I wanted to try this year: cilantro, sage, oregano (!!- this is a new cooking favorite), lemon thyme and my must-have basil.

A beautiful Sunday morning.