It's been shamefully long since I updated my blog, but business, volunteer work, home, family and pets leave few spare moments.

Steve and I don't get to take much time off this time of year. One of our favorite pastimes when we do have free time is a road trip to an area we aren't familiar with, taking whatever back roads strike our fancy. Last fall, Steve photographed this barn along an Indiana back road. It's a favorite photo of mine.

We had a new addition to the menagerie here, too. Little Tommy came to us in October. Here he is, and although he looks harmless, many Christmas ornaments met their demise in December.