Lily

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I am riding Lily in her Western saddle. Someone else was using her favorite pad, so I decided to see if I still remembered how to girth up this saddle. Lily was not very cooperative while we tried to take this photo. Usually, she stands quietly, but she started fidgeting as soon as my trainer pointed the camera at us.

Paladin of Souls

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The only author I currently buy in hardcover, Lois McMaster Bujold, has a forthcoming book called Paladin of Souls, to be published on September 23. The first chapter has been published on line at Souls. Additional chapters will be added each week.