October blurs into November's Thanksgiving - and now as the weather settles into winter in earnest, the temps drop and friendships become the warmth sought for, making the year special.

                         Sometimes the pace can run you ragged...

But after all, Family is Forever!

Playtime along the bay holds all kinds of fascination for an inquisitive pup, and Beaufort is at his best right in the middle of a Maine winter!

I can enjoy his companionship as no other - where I go, he goes, and life becomes an adventure we share together.

The depth of the memories can be a bit overwhelming as I enjoy all of what has been given me, through the generosity of this wonderful Family's time, home and friendship - but it personifies itself in dignity when I realize that some things in life are worth more than gold...

Beaufort is a mirror of the solidarity I've grown to appreciate in the good Family who allowed me to welcome him into my life - Jonathan, Bettyann, and Joanna, Thank You.

And as Beaufort continues to grow into his role as the protector of my heart and the lifeline of my life, the gratitude for what he means to all of us grows with him.

   I've worked with the finest, but this pup excels them all. He stands with the Big Dogs that fought beside me years ago, as he drives the demons out of my life and anchors my soul in peace. 

He ranks with the finest of his breed.

Beaufort Arctic Sea of the Pond.

My Benefactor, my Friend - my Life.