I've developed this real relaxing way to relax...with our dogs. After grabbing a bite to eat (which, of course, the pack help me devour!), we head out to the Presto Dog pasture land. This is actually our back yard, but the darn place is so darn large that we simply had to coin another name for the area. Anyway, we all make ourway out back, but not before I grab a pair of binoculars that we bought about a year ago. These aren't a high-priced, top of the line pair replete with special features, but rather a set that lets me look all around the countryside.

See, our place is sort of the highest elevation in the area. As such, we look out over the pastoral, serene countryside, a relaxing environment in & of itself. My evening m.o. is to sit in a lawn chair, take those ol' binoculars, and simply take in all the scenery that God in His wisdom presents to us. The stress & anxiety of the day just seems to drift away, and the dogs make sure I get in the proper state of mind by happily yapping and running all around.

Well, I can go on and on, but I think you get the message...my relaxation therapy is just sitting around outside, watching the hills & playing with the dogs.

What a life.

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