It has been awhile since my first post because my focus has been on my recent move from Wisconsin to North Carolina. The official move was about a month ago yet seems like it was more like several months ago. It is interesting how the concept of time can be somewhat distorted by our perception. I have been here alone the majority of the time with exception of my constant companion, Taffy, my 8 year old miniature Dachshund. Currently, I am sitting in the back yard of the home we chose to settle in for the next year or so, throwing Taffy's beloved ball. In between throws, she spends 10 minutes or so sniffing the ground in a rather focused, intense way that can only mean there are some other very interesting creatures sharing this space
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