Another cool, cloudy day. Not much to report. We rode our horses, inspired by yesterday’s lesson. They were good, and felt wonderful, though maybe a little tired. Iris blooms, and the full blooming fringe tree, were beautiful even without sunshine. In the woods, there are many fungi, with all the moisture. I thought these were […]
Thursday – May 21, 2020 Read More »
This was a great day! Perhaps the best day of 2020, though that’s a pretty low bar, I must admit. Kris had told us he would be on the east side of Missouri this week, probably Thursday. This morning, he texted that he was able to move things up by a day, and could do
Riding Lesson! – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Read More »
The female tanager (Mrs. Tanager, if you please) returned this morning for considerably more than a brief view. She must have been jealous of her husband’s blog pictures. She posed for the camera, and even tried to get into the house repeatedly! She is not as beautifully colored as Mr. Tanager, but she more than
Tuesday – May 19, 2020 Read More »
It was a VERY rainy morning. The horses were quite content, their Irish heritage resonating in the downpour, but when they came in for breakfast, The Pearl Brothers were exhausted and hit the floor. Outside the front door, the downpour was intense… Squirrels are not loved by everyone, but I really enjoy them, and they
Squirrel! – Sunday, May 17, 2020 Read More »
Despite a few showers of rain, it was a pleasant day. Jane and I rode this morning, and I rode by myself later. Two horses ridden, I am feeling more myself, and feeling very fortunate. Bart slept in, so he was second string today. I spent a few minutes snapping pictures late this afternoon. The
Saturday – May 16, 2020 Read More »