In the moment

 B on the lookout-- for Other People's Pets and our  Synanthropic friends! Neurotic Nermal having deep thoughts of the world beyond the door. This is how we do it! Dog ridin' piggyback. Another gingerkitty, Bode! Hello lovely stray kitty, could you use a nosh? Even Charlie's favorite toy does not comfort when forced to sit with the strange lady at the office. He just wants his dad to come back.  Baby ducks! As if  another reason for owning a used bookstore is needed! ( Literary Paws   just down the street from Weiser Classic Candy & Deli in Weiser, Idaho.) Hello gorgeous! Shameless! How much for the silent sentinels in the window? Just two of the hundreds of Bench Bunnies in Boise. Dandy Diamond... Freedom!! Who's minding the store? Hello, sweet ginger stranger!

A Southern Trip.  On the road with my son Jake during the summer of 2021. I flew into Minnesota and caught my connection to Ohio. We drove Ohio, drove through Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and back to Idaho. German Village, Columbus, Ohio. A small village known for charming brick houses built in the 19th century by immigrants. Over the land of 10,000 lakes, landing to catch my connection to Ohio at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. MSP consistently receives high ratings  for passenger satisfaction and airport quality.  The Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the ancient mountain range in the Appalachian Highlands extending across many states, including this view taken in Virginia . The amazing blue sky while on the I77 Expressway, Lake Davidson, North Carolina.  Walking along the historic Charleston, South Carolina waterfront.  The Mercer House c. 186 southwest...

* You can keep your stilet-toes. Cons have more fun. Beach Cons Ouija-Cons Cons on lockdown, Cellblock C Con and the Single Kitty Con-gress Plaza German U-Boat Con Con-Air Cons over 103rd Shell-shocked Cons Cons chillin' at the Old Pen. Kicking it on turf Cons on. Deceptively Cons ADIDAS on Hollywood Blvd. Muddy Cons Bronze-Cons

Houmas House Estate and Gardens, c. 1840 Greek revival mansion and antebellum house with garden, Darrow, Louisiana Vampire hunting kit on display at the Houmas House, Darrow, Louisiana. c. 1869 The French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana The southern humidity of NOLA and me at Bamboula's, 516 Frenchmen St, New Orleans.  Lafayette Cemetery No. 2, 2110 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 Orleans Coffee Espresso Bar, 3445 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Oak Alley Plantation / Museum, St. James Parish, Louisiana Catfish & Crawdad Etouffee, Prejean's 3480 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA Gators and Friends, 11441 US-80, Greenwood, LA 71033 Coffee Queen for a moment at Story Brew Coffee Cafe, Natchitoches, LA