sad news...

the sad news is that maybe, the sweet "studio mascot",  has disappeared.  i let him into his cozy little bed in my shop by the woodstove every night and the last time i went to let him in, he didn't come like he usually does.  it was the start of a storm and i haven't seen him since.  i skied all over town, calling him, but no luck.  i had hoped he would show up when the storm was over, maybe someone let him in and would release him when the weather cleared, but that did not happen.    it's been 2 weeks now and i think i have to accept he is not coming back.  i am so sad.  he drove me crazy, but i loved him.