Sachi

This is Sachi about two years ago. He was stubborn, aggressive towards strangers, patient with the kids when they were young, accepted by the cats, strong, fierce bark, and loved to escape our yard and adventure around the neighborhood. Never went far. He could stop and smell a pee spot extensively....getting the many different aromas of the dogs that had passed. A good boy and I will miss him.

Holidays

My final for real estate is tomorrow night. Guess I am ready. Can't get too pumped up about right now. Being lazy.

Ralph the cat is on the table next to me. He's an orphan that joined us last winter and is usually aloof. But...when I come here and get on the computer he comes and joins me. I don't see him in here when the room is empty.

We're off to Germany in a week. Has gotten here fast. Hope it is fun and Kathy enjoys the time with Lauren.

I keep thinking I should get some cards, buy small gifts for the guys I work with, etc. Don't do it, though. My way forward is so slow that I may be moving backwards in the current of life....some days I think it is better.....but it has been 15 months since Seth was killed and it is hard. Just hard.

Seize The Day

Elizabeth Koto, a co-worker and friend of almost 20 years, died yesterday of cancer. Just diagnosed four months ago. Just before that she had joined Epicenter and started working out so she could get in shape. What a shame. She was always positive, willing to work on a problem, had a good heart and a moment for anyone. She went on many of the Christmas In April charitable projects when we fixed up houses for older people. Even after knowing her so long, I don't know if she was ever married, or had kids, or some of those details. She was in to visit us at work about six weeks ago and I went to see her. Already fairly frail at that point from the treatments, but she was upbeat and optimistic. I got a good hug from her. Bon voyage, Elizabeth, I will miss you.
See you later.