To my aurophile friends, I introduce the newest member of my family, Lizzy.

Boisterous, affectionate, daring & adventurous, she is a joy to have around. After a few weeks in her new home, she is fitting in well with her many adopted brothers & sisters. Her youthful playfulness & insouciance ease the sorrow I feel over losing Charlie & Gummie last month (more about that later, when I can write about it without pain).

Now retired for a year, I feel a need to write here more often. Lizzy is a fine way to begin…