En la norte, we have no good choices, except that (again she gets the credit, though I did my part with the drill) there are now two beds, and the new one is kingsized and very much more comfortable, more amenable especially for two.

I slept beside her and woke late and too early into the dust devil of her unboxing and shifting, and was swept into it even before proper coffee, and I’m glad of it.

Excluding my efforts in the yard, the house went from 40% useful space to about 75 or so. A few days remain before the first storm is scheduled to hit in the early morning hours of the coming Monday. I should shed. I should shed like a mangy dog while there are still warm afternoons. Go, will you brah please i counsel myself crudely.

Mesquite leaves yellow, fall, gather in the corners.

The blessed solstice approaches furtively but efficiently.