Another dingy, damp day. But thanks to the gift of a SodaStream carbonator we now have the world's best seltzer. How so? It starts with the water, and today Pax and Buddy accompanied us out to the Flowing Well where we tanked up with what could be the best water on earth, water which has been percolating up out the the Kettle Moarine for the past 120 years. Pure and unprocessed. The SodaStream adds an impressive fizzzz.

Buddy is spending a few days and nights in Whitewater. He is a good house guest and friend to Pax. I actually think his presence is therapeutic. After tanking up with spring water we went to our favorite bit of forest preserve by Whitwater Lake and the two friends had a good romp. Pax appeared to have forgotten about gunshot worries.