Welcome to the neighborhood.

About 30 minutes ago, a neighbor, "Miriam," from across the street, accompanied by her teen-aged daughter, rang my door bell, bearing a welcome-to-the-neighborhood and a still-warm, delicately seasoned, spice bundt cake with maple icing and crushed pecans. Miriam, if you're a reader, it is absolutely delicious. I had a generous slice and a cold glass of milk for supper. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas! I think I'm gonna like it here. I'm no baker, but a gallon or so of my famous killer black bean chili is definitely headed to Miriam's house shortly.