I have something in the works over here. It's kind-of important, and the last hurdle will take place on Monday, 2/9, at 3pm. I don't want to jinx it, so I'm not going to go into too many details today. If all goes as I wish, I'll be able to tell you all about it by about this time next week. So until then, I hope that some of you will find some time to remember me in your prayers. Thanks!

I've been trying to take Milo out more often. It's good for both of us--we both need the walks. Today we walked just a little farther than we had been, even though it's been unseasonably warm.

As we were walking along, we saw a man with a dog coming toward us. He was several houses away, and, as most people do, he crossed the street to avoid a dog encounter. Milo, true to form, began pulling at the leash and whining. Surprisingly, the man (whose name turned out to be Paul) understood what Milo was crying about. Instead of walking away quickly, he came back across the street to let the two dogs meet. They sniffed at each other, while the "parents" discussed our "children." His dog looked like a beagle from far away, but up close her face looked more terrier-ish. Anyway, the funny thing was that once the dogs smelled each other up close, they were fine--no more crying, whining, barking, or pulling. The four of us parted, and Milo and I continued our walk without any trouble.

So Milo made a friend today, just because someone crossed the street to say hello. I know there's an object lesson in there somewhere. If you think of one, feel free to post it. :)

Our January field trip was a great success, and some people have told me that they are eager for February's excursion. It will be on Saturday, February 21st, and we will be visiting the Asia Pacific Museum in Pasadena.

More details to follow soon. Let me know if you want to join us!