Charlotte and Hardy are sharing the backyard.

I am alone with them at home and Laurel still has not turned up. It is 10am.

I will take a short brief walk with the puppy to go call him on the streets.

The monks are still chanting and playing music for peace on the cd player.

I have choked the incense that was burning for a while. I only leave it on for 5 minutes it is too smelly.

UPDATE

No Laurel anywhere but the church doors are open at the corner so he may be inside. They see him daily. There is a very attended and popular service today at that korean christian church. This is the setting for my story with Detective Goat Cheese and Lilou, bilingual illustrated, 2024. You can view excerpts HERE