Editing, gardening, house cleaning around the edges. Rinse and repeat. In my own slow way, I’m making progress, but there is still much to do. Therefore, I’ve only got time for a short post this week.
Fortunately, my daughter Dee agreed to let me share her picture of an adorable little visitor to Ladder Village. She took it from inside, but even so, the photo came out pretty darned well.
Until next week!
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I keep listening to this beautiful hymn of a song. Even though I featured Alisa Amador last week, “Together” is so lovely that I decided to feature it alone rather than as part of a set. A much-needed reprieve from all that’s going on right now.
Notes From the Hinterland 
I like your little visitor! Thank you Dee.
Thanks, Anne!
That is a very clever photo Dee. I love reading your posts laurie but when you are busy I am happy to wait for you to finish the urgent stuff and write when you have more time – after all I want to read book 4!
A-w-w-w, thanks!
Dee was in the right place at the right time!
She certainly was.
I’ve been doing some heavy lifting in the garden so I didn’t even get a post written. You did better than I did. 🙂 Hope you are enjoying the nice weather as you edit.
I am! And I even have found time to sneak outside. Hope you didn’t overdo in the garden.
A chipmunk and a song that made me cry. Thank you, my friend.
That song certainly is a beauty. And what a voice!
She’s something!
How nice to have an assistant photographer to catch those special moments.
You bet!
Cute! Hope you’re getting some time outside to enjoy the great weather we’ve been having. It could stay like this all summer and I wouldn’t mind at all. 🙂
I have! Lately we’ve been eating lunch on the patio.
The addition of a chipmunk works perfectly with your placement of plants. Such a lovely song.
The chipmunk was a fun addition. Lately, I’ve been starting the day with that song. Somehow, it sets the tone.
Life does sometimes take precedence
Sure does! Thanks, Derrick.
What a fine specimen that chipmunk is, a real tough guy or “a bit of a bruiser” as we might say around here. Definitely the cutest critter I’m going to see all week!
Chipmunks are cute little rodents. Best thing about them is that they don’t try to come inside. They are perfectly content with being outdoors.
Your visitor is cute, looks just like visitors we have here! 🙂 I have lost the war with the garden. I never really began to fight. Maybe tomorrow…
Thanks, Dawn! We only have so much time and energy, and you certainly have been preoccupied. How we grieve when we lose a dear dog.
Yes…it’s a week today. I went out to the place in the yard this morning and talked to her. I am so glad I don’t have to face her leaving today, but I miss her so much I also wish she were here.
Oh, sigh. Hugs from Maine.
What a cute visitor! Good thing Monkey didn’t see him. He’d have herded him all over your yard!
Oh, those Shelties!
Your shampoo, rinse and repeat makes me smile in recognition — and in admiration for all the writing/editing you’re doing. Hurray!
The chipmunk made me smile, and the music quieted my heart. A hymn, indeed.
I’m listening to that song right now. It’s how I start my day. “Together, together, together, together…”
That’s a lovely practice.
The chipmunk expressed her perfectly good taste by choosing to visit your ladder village.
Good luck with your to-do list.
Our yard could be called Chipmunk Village. Fortunately, these cute little rodents mind their own business and don’t try to come inside. We enjoy watching them rush around.
Such a lovely capture – it took me a while to unpack which is always fun!
The song (you rightly call it a hymn) is a balm in this unbelievable time.
On on, Laurie!
Many, many thanks!
Chipmunks have an eye for the best real estate.
They certainly do!
Love the beautiful Ladder Village and Dee’s fabulous photo!! Wonderful song and take care during these busy times!!
Will do! Many thanks.
Aww. A cute little fellow. Great picture from your daughter, Laurie. Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you for the song. It’s beautiful. Your little visitor is so cute. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a chipmunk in the area where we live now. Makes me wonder if they live here. I’ll have to check.
Such a cute visitor. We don’t have them in our neighbourhood.
What a sweet little chippie! And I love the music, too.
That music made me think of you!
🙂
Hi Laurie, I’m late to the party, finally catching up with your post. Thank you for recommending Alisa Amador, what a lovely sweet voice she has, so easy to listen to, and yet there is a melancholy feel to it.
Best wishes, and I hope your book is completed now..
Thank you, thank you! Still working on the book, polishing it. Takes a long time to get into shape.
Good luck with your book editing
Many thanks!
PS: Also, thank you SO much for recommending the movie, Lunana: A Yak in the Garden…I absolutely loved it, as did all my teaching friends.. Just wonderful!
One of my favorite movies of the year. So glad you enjoyed it.