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I’m too sleepy to write much. We were all kept awake last night from a combination of very loud wind and thunderstorms and upset dogs barking.
I tried to dream of peaceful meadows.Plus we had a bonus dog who wandered onto our porch just before it started to hail. We couldn’t leave him outside in that! Besides, he looked familiar.
I don’t like storms. ...I’m grieving the fact that my horse Drew has gone to greener pastures (literally, east Texas, where it’s damp). I’m grateful for all the very kind words from many of you. It will just take me a few days to feel more centered.
At least I’m happy that I got my fig tree that friends were holding for me. Yay Figgy.Today reminded me of something I’ve noticed before...
This is difficult to write, because I’m in danger of veering off into blaming myself, berating myself for being such a wimp, etc. But the goal of this post is to focus on what’s best for everyone.
Nope. Dusty isn’t going anywhere. Kathleen now rides him for hours!As you may know, my little gray gelding, Drew or Droodles, has had some issues ever since he got k...
I say that because I wore my Lynda Barry shirt today, with Marlys saying “dang.”
It’s a comic for people my age and was very funny in the 20th century. Look up Lynda Barry.
But I’m here to tell you I’ve taken my own advice to enjoy every dang moment, and this had a very pleasant day with only a little remnant of The Sickness with No Name. I even got t...
Though it’s been two whole days since anything weird happened at the ranch, I’m on high alert. Any sudden movement gets me on defense. That has included swooping Barn Swallows, a deer in a field, and an owl on a fence post suddenly turning its head.
Scary swooping!Most of this is normal, though the owl was pretty cool.
This Black Caterpillar Hunter didn’...