Relax...Don't Do It & Photo Test Post: I'd planned on just kicking back today, but wound up burning three large piles of brush from trees and plants that I'd trimmed throughout the year (we're allowed to burn piles of brush here in Oregon when weather permits). Originally it was supposed to be just one pile, but you know how chores can snowball (brush-ball?). So much for taking it easy today.

The photo above is of a neighborhood mule who was kind enough to pose for me this afternoon. Thought it would be a good test post.