Katti- i love it that you have ducks and chickens! i've always wanted some, but i'm waiting until we have a compound safe from bears to raise them in. there always seems to be something else to do first. i like your theory on the mind, body & spirit. it is a good way to allow spirituality and science to coexist. i wonder if Yeti's spirit will want to try again . . . and if i'll be able to tell. the pioncianna tree sounds lovely, especially if kids can climb in it! we've got lots of pine trees that aren't so great for climbing, but we'll remedy that soon. the cherry tree is going well, good rain this summer and i've just put up a fence to keep the deer from eating it away.

howdy to everyone else! m