That’s a shot of our backyard patio nestled in the trees, where I’m writing this post. (We also have what we call our “urban patio,” on the east side of the house, which gets a lot more sun, so we have options depending on the weather.) Early June can often go either way in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, but today it’s gorgeous and sunny. The grass is lush and green. The roses are in bloom. I’m coming to the end of another book and feeling good about it. Not much to report, otherwise, and I’m trying to stay focused on the book, so I’m making it a quick post this month.