Last week Mike and I took a little detour on the way to visit my cardiologist in Boston. I had just received an email from Lisa Lagos, the director of the Animal Rescue League of Boston's large animal facility in Dedham. A 7-year-old llama who has also had a rough year was seeking a home. We stopped by to meet him.

Honestly, we had no plans to adopt anything right now. But that trip to the Rescue barn in Dedham on Thursday has brought the newest member to our flock today, in time to celebrate the Solstice.

I promise to tell you all about him tomorrow. But right now, I'm exhausted – between getting up at 3 a.m. to view the lunar eclipse, then leaving at 5:45 a.m. to fetch a llama. Andy drove and made sure the loading and unloading went as calmly as possible. We got back to the farm early this afternoon.

Speaking of joining our flock, tomorrow two lucky blog commenters will win Sheep Shares CSA Farm Yarn Samplers when I pull names. If you'd like to enter, today's your last day. Please scroll back to post entitled Sheep Sharing Give-away and leave a comment.

Wishing you a peaceful Solstice.