...all around, in the air and on the ground. Many other species, too (redwings, killdeer, and the like)—enjoying sun and warmth.

Pax, washed and combed (after months of neglect), now has the mane of a lion and the wool of a sheep. With a little shearing he could contribute to a very nice cardigan. Furthermore, he is letting us know that he has had enough of the indoors—and while not demanding a walk, he is emphatically requesting to be outside.

We got to watch Ellie play in her second-ever volleyball match, and that was fun. We had planned to head up to the Janowiec cabin after that, but held turned back due to report so frozen pipes and septic problems.