It’s my oldest grandson’s birthday today.  My son and older granddaughter are with him in Florida, having moved most of the kids’ belongings down there.  I feel so cut off from my family right now, but I wish K. all the best on his day, and moving forward.

Back at the homestead, my latest trick is sneaking up on those really speedy blue-tailed skinks and taking their picture.  There are lots of them basking all around our house.  They’re like little luminescent speed racers.  Or flowers on legs.  Speaking of which…