Animals never fail to surprise and humble me. I often hide behind the camera, I know. Up in the pasture with Rose, I looked down to see Maria and the donkeys, talking to one another. I told Maria that if we decide to keep the donkeys, they will know it, and will respond. I saw this connection, almost visible between them, and was fortunate to have a camera.

There is great love passing between Maria and the donkeys. They are her donkeys, I think.

Writing a short story about cats tomorrow. Also, please come celebrate affordable art, love and marriage from one to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at the Redux Gallery in Dorset, Vt. We will be showing and selling potholders, cell phone cases, eyeglass cases, photographs in singles and five-packs. Nothing more than $15. We are seeking to present our art to the world in affordable ways. We are excited about it. Everybody can afford something. Bedlam Farm notecards are for sale on the Redux site. We are adding donkey photos, Bartleby the lamb,  and Rose at work.