Our first authentic Caretakers' House Sourdough. 90% rye, 10%wheat, water and one week on the counter. It is a happy culture!

We have a new resident, Lasse Zorba Howie, intrepid, talkative tabby.

"Capturing" the sunset.

THE FIRST RESIDENTS HAVE ARRIVED
what could be better!

I took this picture one year ago today while I was out here in New Mexico. This baby rattlesnake was hiding beneath a small pile of kindling that I grabbed to start a fire. Only later did I realize he was coiled right there. He was about 3 inches in diameter.

I have arrived here at The Caretakers' House. As I waited for this photo to load I walked outside to view the golden hour, as the sun set. A coyote was yipping, birds were swooping for bug dinner and a thick dark cloud was coming this way. Wind and rain come at least once a day, but for only a short period. Our first residents arrive this Friday. I prepare for their arrival with a thorough cleaning of the new studio and some firewood chopping.