HAPPY NEW YEAR (GREGORIAN CALENDAR VERSION)

Well, I made it to about 9pm last night then fell asleep on the couch watching “Bob’s Burgers.” I was attempting to cleanse my palette from the earlier part of my day. It helped, as did a nice long walk with my sweet friend down the road and my dog, Coco. I visited with my former kitty, Dennis, at my lovely new friend’s house in the fading winter light. We decided to close out our year with some green tea. It was perfect. Dennis and my friend are both so happy with each other it swells my heart. I have so loved watching Dennis take for granted the safe space and love around him and grow fully into his unguarded, relaxed self. My friend and he are a gorgeous pair who make each other truly happy. Their coming together is one of the highlights of 2025 for me. What a joyful success for everyone involved. A huge thanks to my friend Michelle for orchestrating the whole thing.

I woke on this first day of 2026 at 4:58 and put on some coffee and