As I set off to ride this morning, it felt like I had a thorn in my knee. I dropped my breeches and discovered I had been bitten by an arrowhead spider (not at all toxic) that was inadvertently in my pants! Ack! I’m glad it wasn’t a brown recluse! On the pasture fence, I […]
Sunday – August 23, 2020 Read More »
Today, we said goodbye to Pat Istwan, on what would have been her 76th birthday. Harry and I were honored to be included in the gathering. As Jenny, Pat’s sister said, “Only Pat could have such a turnout during a pandemic.” She was laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery, a beautiful place. Pat had a
Godspeed, Pat – Saturday, August 22, 2020 Read More »
Here is a morning pasture picture in which the beautifully fixed fence is visible in the background. Jane and I had a good, long wander on horseback this morning, followed by a brief flatwork session on our Irish chestnuts. No pictures. Harry ventured out to recycle and to grocery shop, while I did some minimal
Friday – August 21, 2020 Read More »
Some days I just don’t get around to taking many pictures, and this was one of those days. But often, less is more. I did get some hummingbird shots… The big news today was that we had a hay delivery, so I can relax for a little while on that score. I went to lunch
Thursday – August 20, 2020 Read More »
The horses were still grazing in the cool morning, with the eastern light already looking autumnal in its changing slant. Bart managed to fall asleep before I was ready to tack up, so Oisin got to ride with Derry and Jane. He is much happier in company, anyway. Oisin was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Wednesday – August 19, 2020 Read More »