A summery morning,
breakfast on the deck, a game of chess and then a business call for my mate…

One more visit to the nest. All 3 siblings are growing and look good.
Ma Robin seems less threatened by my being there.

So hard to go…
Hugs and kisses until the next time the city mice and country mice get together.

Grateful today for
the country mice – thank you for sharing your home with me.
The time with you, with nature and all the creatures at Idlewild has been healing, joyful and restorative. xxoo

A leisurely morning drive to visit the country mice…
It is a beautiful summer morning.

Lovely afternoon drifting on the pond…
the most delicious of meals and times shared at Idlewild.

Grateful today for
our great hosts – for their friendship and hospitality,
all the wonderful times shared together – at home and abroad,
and for the sounds of the country – so much prettier than the traffic sounds at home!

Overcast skies create such beautiful soft light on Idlewild.
Can’t imagine anything more perfect than sipping coffee and watching birds in the rain…

Cooking fun continues with Eggs Florentine for brunch – eggs poached in a sous-vide style, and hollandaise sauce made from scratch. Served with delicious home fries… Yum, yum!

The cooking continues with a most delicious San Francisco Black Bean and Corn Stew…and then it’s time for the city mice to return home.

Grateful today for
a relaxed, and rejuvenating weekend,
the wonderful food made and shared together,
and for the country mice – you are the BEST!

A wonderful day of cooking with EQ!
Krazy Krackers dehydrating, 5 flour gluten free bread made by EQ, a peach pie, raw apple pie…
Lovely salad for lunch and Dahl for dinner.
Wow! Nutritious and delicious meals.

Grateful today for
a relaxed day of cooking, chatting and sharing,
a fun evening outdoor fire,
and for the beautiful place that is Idlewild.