October in Northern Illinois can be rainy, sunny, chilly or warm; all in the same weekend. From Tennessee, Oklahoma, Southern California, Nevada and Illinois, we all converged on the grounds of Kishauwau on the Vermillion for a family reunion, of sorts. Our families used 7 of the cabins but there is always that one central meeting place where we all would end up for meals and the wonderful campfire starting each afternoon and continuing into the night.
I had forgotten the calming effect of a dark sky filled with stars and the crackling fire that warms you through and through.

In the beginning.................

I've decided to try my hand at sharing with you, so be patient with me while I learn.

This is my Beanie. He has been the love of my life for the past five and a half years. If you do not recognize his breed, he is a smooth, black and tan, dappled dachshund. He has had two back surgeries in the last two years and has a bit of a limp to show for it. But, you know, that has not
hampered him in anyway from loving the game of fetch.