It's feeling a great deal like autumn here in the Pacific Northwest, with chilly mornings, overcast skies, and burnt orange leaves swirling about in the wind .

In evenings I've been sitting by the fire with Bogie at my side and my knitting in my lap by the fireplace.  Now that's contentment!  Wayne enjoys a snooze every now and again, too.  In fact , the other day I caught him napping with Bogie asleep on his chest.  When I walked into the family room, Wayne propped one eye open and whispered.  "Don't bother me, I'm plotting!"