Change of Scenery

I like my new office digs considerably better than what I had. Natural light via a dozen windows versus fluorescent bulbs, privacy versus an open bullpen of sorts and in general, more quiet.

I've also got some helpful distractions - namely my dog Roxy - who for some reason knows not to bother me when I'm in the office. Good dog.

Here's what I had:


Here's what I now have:

And as nice as it is regularly seeing woodpeckers, blue jays, orioles, cardinals, robins, the occasional goldfinch and the families of mallards and wood ducks - there are some downsides. I witnessed a nasty raven swoop down and pick up a baby rabbit today. Pretty graphic and, truth be told, unnerved me for the rest of the day.