Friday, March 28, 2014 

Mom did not awaken me this morning. It was Lucy (aka, Lucia). She needed to go out quite early: 5:45 am. So I traipsed across the cold porch tiles and let her out with Valentino, of course, who would never be left behind. Mom did get up moments later. I assisted her in the bathroom and here I am. Val is in the living room, sleeping on his couch. Lucy is in the hallway, guarding the entrance to my office—well, maybe just sleeping.

Early morning can be so good. No demands on my time. At least for now. Oh, Lucy looked in at my office door. She might have to go out again. Yes, I hear the pitter patter of paws on the kitchen floor. Here we go!

Temperature is a balmy 38 degrees. Porch tiles are around 40 degrees. Not especially toasty on bare feet. Where are my slippers when I need them?