Maria and I have been together for more than a year now, and it is striking to me how much we have come to love one another’s dogs. Frieda is the sort of dog I’ve avoided for much of my life, and she and I are madly in love with one another. Lenore loves everyone of course, but the border collies have really attached to Maria and love to walk with her in the woods. I loved this shot of Maria and Izzy I got yesterday while I was crawling around trying to shoot stone walls. I suppose it could have been different, but it’s a lovely thing.

Went to Quaker Meeting in Easton, N.Y. this morning and drank deeply and happily of the quiet and and the feel of the place.  Felt stronger, more peaceful in the Meeting. I think I ‘ll go back. I see that meditation – Quaker, Zen, at home – is a good thing for me to be doing. It soothes the soul and quiets the mind.