Missing the barn

The snow has arrived. It's an odd feeling these days. I haven't been trekking down to the barns to do chores, I am just too BIG!

I miss the smell of the barn, and the livestock. I wonder if they miss me - and if they will remember me when I finally return.

I only have 4 more weeks to go, but I so swollen that I will be leaving work early.
Another odd ending. I haven't been away from work for more that 2 weeks in over 25 years. It will feel like an odd extended vacation I am sure! So many changes.

And one important new beginning.