Warmed by the Fire

Well, the rain has stopped, temporarily. Now the excess water can soak-in or run-off before the next deluge on Sunday. Lately it's been feast or famine in the West in regards to rain. Last night it was chilly, for Southern California, in the mid-30's. So we had a fire in the fireplace. Until we moved to this, our retirement home, I'd never lived in a house with a fireplace. When we were looking at gated developments, having a fireplace was on top of my list of priorities.

Lizzie always runs when I attempt to take her picture indoors, probably because of the flash. Last night she didn't flinch at having her photo taken. I think she didn't want to give up her warm spot in front of the fire.