Highlights: AM trek to Jikoji with French Toast Casserole. Noticed a dear [6 point buck] on hillside and thought about my recent "buck stops" post when about 2 min later one darted across the road about a car length ahead of me. THEN during Zazen a pair were outside the window eating leaves. Lots of dear sightings and reminders tied to impermanence. I need to pay more attention. The drive up was a reminder. The breakfast was a hit. The morning was pleasant as always. I am grateful to have this place and community to connect to. Trimmed more of Lucky's haircut to smooth it out. We sous vide steaks for dinner and I took Jen back up to Jikoji to see turkey babies but they were not out. It was still a pleasant way to spend our evening together.