I have a new puppy and her name is Billie, she’s a small Munsterlander! She’s become our second child and a much-enjoyed sparkle in our eyes. She needs lots of exercise and long walks, so I’ve been walking the neighborhood daily. Late afternoons are the best time for me to take a break and get some fresh air, the paths are not too crowded, and I can feel some normalcy. Just after Thanksgiving, I was struck by how many holiday lights were already up, twinkling along fences, tr