My husband said the hawk was in our yard a couple of days earlier with a squirrel. It could just be the cold weather but there are definitely less squirrels in my yard. Just this fall I was wondering about how the squirrel population was increasing. It was sad, actually. While the hawk was devouring the squirrel, just a few feet away, behind a tree, was another squirrel, clinging on very still but at attention. Later, after the hawk flew away with his prize, the squirrel was sniffing around the spot, probably missing a sibling.

First ripe stupice here too. Unfortunately they were only slightly larger than cherry size, and only half was usable due to BER. Still tasty though! No worries, healthier ones on the way.

That sounds very good. I love the flavor of real vanilla.

I love the revere pewter! I can't get over how much more I like it than the blues you were trying! And the drapes are perfect with the room! Definitely worth the time washing and ironing! It paid off! I like the final selection in lamps also. I'm not sure if the shades from Target you were referring to were the lighter linen colored burlap drum shade? I can see those working with the room or another choice would be the white drum shade with the black band of ribbon around the base. Also at Target. A rug like this would be the finishing touch. Don't know if you have Garden Ridge out your way, but they have a big selection, some in wool. Anyway, something like this would look great and the 8x10 is only $99!