SUNday Stuff

I'm back to spending several portions of my day with the Border Collie Nation Plus One. 

Little Mr. Plus One was off doing something else in the field when I caught this shot of the Queen of Folgers Cans Miss Kiwi and the three siblings:  Kea, Todd and Brooke.

Happy to say that, except for his hairdo, Todd is back to normal. We're all thrilled with his recovery from that traumatic cougar-followed-by-dog attack. 

His coat hasn't grown in completely, and that may take a couple more months, but he's active, happy and glad to share a few Todd thoughts when the group gathers for a doggie summit in the field. 

We have what looks like a perfect weather day in store:  not a cloud in the blue sky. 

Today in San Diego, Willie, Debbie, Barbara and their newspaper/yearbook students await and hope for the best in this morning's JEA National Convention Awards program. 

The Cedar Post kids are already feeling pretty good, though, as the Best of Show Awards for newspapers were announced late yesterday afternoon.  The SHS Cedar Post took third place in their category, and their web paper took ninth.

Except for one year when the Cedar Post took a second, that's the highest finish ever for the paper in national competition.  So, Willie and staff, Mama Love sends a huge congratulations. 

I've heard great reports about the group and their behavior and the fun everyone seems to be having.  They all went to the Padres game last night.

Meanwhile, yesterday Laurie and I took a basket of flowers to our parents' grave in honor of Harold's birthday.  It wasn't an easy moment as the sting of Mother's passing nine months ago today is still very tangible. We miss them both. 

Later, we went to the home and garden show at the fairgrounds and learned from Moose Valley that they'll be sponsoring a farmers' market this gardening season on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.  

In addition to produce, they'll have all crafts imaginable.  Should be a fun new addition to this spring, summer and fall's "places to go, things to do." 

We also visited with a friend and teaching colleague who's been ill for the past couple of weeks.  While we were visiting, Bill was fishing at his favorite stream south of town. 

It's been a nice somewhat relaxing weekend, and I'm looking forward to more of the same today with a little yard and garden work. 

Life is good on this Palm Sunday.  Have a great day.