It is so nice being in the warm weather. However, they are having a cold spell here. It’s perfect! The nights are cool in the 50’s – 60’s. Daytime high is around 72. It has never been too warm to run/walk anytime during the day. Today, we took 2 long walks and while Belle napped, I took the longest run I’ve taken since (Uncle) Frank got sick. I was very proud of myself.

My condo is coming along quickly. The front, back and basement doors are installed and it’s time to select my generator and alarm system. The outside will be cream color with white trim and a red front door. The builder has been wonderful and is closing in the front porch for me. When I say closing in, I don’t mean like a 1/2 wall. I mean a railing with vertical posts. He is also adding a small pergola off the roof of the garage – free ! The model of my condo is called the Anchor. So, I’m keeping an eye out for an anchor door knocker !!! How clever is that? LOL! The more I think about the move, I realize I will not be using a lot of my furnishings including lights and rugs which I loved. The condo just doesn’t seem to be conducive to farm/ country decor, which has always been both (Uncle) Frank and my preference. The condo seems different. Also, even though it is a good size, I have so much STUFF !! I will have to part with many of my treasures. But, I’m ok with that. I think I’ve already mentioned that I have to get rid of my one year old sofa and electric recliner that I purchased special for me. As long as I have a bed to sleep in and a table and chair to eat breakfast, I can take my time with rest. The only thing I’m not changing is my inside trim and wall colors. To make a long story short, because of my insistence to use the same color inside trim, the paint store has renamed it Beverly’s Baxter Trim. How about that??

My neighbor here brought me Brazilian rolls. They are absolutely out of this world delicious. She gave me a big bag to put in my freezer so I can have them whenever I want.

Has anyone taken advantage of Panera Bread’s free coffee for 3 months offer? I have! There is a Panera Bread about 1/2 mile from me here. Very convenient! After my run, I treated myself to one of Panera’s vanilla cinnamon rolls. Next time you’re near a Panera Bread, get a vanilla cinnamon roll. I highly recommend it !!

Belle is really doing well. She loves her walks and is walking really well on the leash. She’s not a great eater. I’ve spoiled her and feed her mostly by hand. However, she hasn’t met a treat she doesn’t like. She LOVES bully sticks and looks forward to her “chew” every a night, which I hold for her. Why not?

One little bit of information I learned today. St. Matthew’s original name was Levi. I never knew that. There were 2 Levis. One was Christ’s disciple and a writer of the gospel and the other was the founder of the Levites. Interesting!

Happy Waffle Day tomorrow!
Love, (Auntie) Beverly