my thoughts by the pond...

right now, i'm sitting by my parent's brand new pond (in maryland, obviously). or not so obviously, if you didn't know they lived in maryland. here's a picture of it:



the picture doesn't do it justice, though, because you don't get the vibe of hearing the waterfall, seeing the lilies open up in the sun, watching the fish swim around, seeing the frogs jump on the lily pads....you get the idea. there are 5 fish right now and i am planning on naming one of them. not sure what that name will be or which one i will name, but it will come to me before i leave. anyway, this thing pretty much rocks. my parents built two decks around the pond, naming them the living room and dining room decks (one has a table, the other a bunch of seating). i've spent every night i've been here on the living room deck with my family and friends....some good drinks....and the midi lou. an enjoyable way to top off the day, for sure. i will have a hard time leaving sunday night.

you may also be wondering, how are you blogging by the pond, michele? well, let me tell you. the pharmacy behind our house has wireless internet. i can get a very weak signal in our house, but it is the strongest here right on the living room deck. pretty darn nice. makes for a good day's work.

i think those are all the thoughts i have to share right now. jenny, jessy, and dana are on their way over and we will most likely use the living room deck for a few more hours of beverage sipping and talking until the men-folk show up later. so, peace out. i hope you can find a living room deck and pond of your own to enjoy this fine evening!