It is firearms deer season, but the herd around here is safe, and they know it. They stay within the confines of “Requat Farms”, where no hunting is allowed. Hence, we are seriously overpopulated. Tulips can only be grown very close to the house, as they are delicious to deer. Daylilies, too. I can accept […]
Today was beautiful, but chilly and very windy. The witch hazel was blooming and tossing in the breeze this morning, against the last of the red maple leaves. We went in to St. Louis for lunch with friends, Denny and Susan. It was good to spend time with them, but their car had failed to
Sunday – November 14, 2021 Read More »
We went to dinner with friends last night, good food, good laughs, and many unfinished conversations. Much to think about, but not a lot to blog about. Two other friends have had surgery this week – hip replacement and ankle replacement – and they are in our thoughts as they recover. Here, thankfully, we are
Saturday – November 13, 2021 Read More »
Today got off to an early start, since Harry had to be in St. Louis county for his second cataract surgery at 7 AM. The mild temperatures made turning the horses out in the dark less unpleasant than it might have been. Bart was asleep, but he rallied and was happy to get out onto
Eye, Yi, Yi #2 – November 10, 2021 Read More »
Centurylink sent a technician yesterday, since the internet was still only sporadically working. He was here late enough that I could not face blogging. Paul was his name, and he seems to have solved the problem – for now, anyway. It’s a real mess, and not conducive to uploading of photographs. But on we go…
Tuesday – November 9, 2021 Read More »