I will not burden you with the details of our adventure in Albuquerque house hunting. Such details are not digestible without the aid of a comforting, reassuring glass or wine or cup of coffee, either of which should be accompanied by chocolate.

As with all great adventures, the prize (a clean, safe, modern, beautiful house with a great landlord/owner) was made all the sweeter, and the recipients all the more grateful, for the trials and tribulations endured along the way.

Indeed, in the wake of sheer exhaustion and despair, we met victory head on and welcomed its generous embrace in the form of:

1) A backyard with grass, several full grown trees providing the perfect shade for a sunny day, which welcomes the presence of our felines and future canine friends.

2) The Sunflower Market (two blocks west of home). It just opened and is glorious!

3) TWO TENNIS COURTS located two blocks east of home - in a park with more grass, tress, playground, and wide open space for dog training!

Victory is so SWEET!!