Margie has been my inspiration to create this blog. She is on a riding vacation in Germany. Not really a vacation, because she'll be taking lessons and working hard, but at least she won't be here in Ohio controlling the Fred Martin guys. She's brave and funny and smart, all the things to which I aspire.

My weekend was filled with decision making, losses and sweet moments. All the ingredients of a life. I'm leaving a house, my piece of the planet for 23 years, and moving into a charming old apartment where I'll begin a new life. I'll be able to walk to work, Little Italy, Coventry Village and Lakeview Cemetery from my doorstep. My friend, Susan, is leaving Detroit for Lexington, KY. She may not be visiting me as much or as often from there. Renny, my dear, sweet horse seemed to understand a bit better yesterday than Friday what it was I required of him. He has perfected the horse craning of the neck for treats. I will be able to give up the furniture, old books, and clothing. I can carry with me the memories of that life into the new.