down time

 With my father and brother on their way to board a train 

for a Cousins' Reunion in Kansas,

 Gary and I spent some time doing a few of our favorite things--

 a thrift store stop (nothing for me; 3 shirts/sweaters for him)

and an hour or so at Barnes and Noble.

These four images from the magazines I chose were especially attractive to me.

(I guess you can tell I'm no minimalist!)

I'm thankful for a relaxing afternoon and a lull in activity this evening.

I'm looking forward to browsing some blogs and beginning a new book...