Sunday Afternoon

I have all the doors and windows open with a lovely breeze flowing through the house. Alex and I sat on the porch which manages to catch the nicest flow of air. Alex is sprawled under the chair trying to keep cool. This house is surrounded by the most amazing trees just wish the neighborhood was better. I have an amazing willow tree in the backyard which Maintenance Mike did some pruning on and I am not sure what went wrong but it has started to sprout growth from its trunk, looks kind of scarey in the moonlight... Went walking around the lake this morning, damned runners everywhere, could not do our walk as usual managed to make it once around the lake but so packed with people ended up being irritating, but good to get out before it got too hot.
It is amazing but it is nearly three weeks since my trip to the UK. One of my favorite places was Kew Gardens, where George III and his family lived in a small palace in the Gardens, very lovely so I am reading about him and his siblings and how his actions and thoughts behind those actions changed the course of history. Rather a misunderstood man who thought of himself as father as well as king to his subjects. A hard life which has rather surprised me so far. I have always thought of the monarchy having money up the wahzoo and being able to do what they want. Not so, very constricted by people's expectations and their duties.

Still househunting - looking for a lovely cottage 2 bed and one bath. Have seen some lovely ones in Old Colorado City. Have to make a decision regarding which one to offer for.

Also have after many years decided to go back to school just for the sheer pleasure of learning. I did not attend college other than for my paralegel job and that was torture, I love my job but the degree was stultifyingly dull. So I am going to do Southwest Studies. I am fascinated by that area of the United States and am looking foward to studying and finding out more about both the Indian and Hispanic cultures. I had a marvellous time living in Mexico for nearly 2 years some 27 years ago and have never forgotten how fasinating I found that culture and I hope to get as much enjoyment out of my studies.