I had seen the forecast yesterday, which showed an 80% chance of rain for today, so I was surprised by a beautiful morning. Rain chance was reduced to 20%, when I checked. Jane and I tacked up and rode. The ring was already getting dusty again. I jumped a little bit, and Bart was great. […]
Monday – June 22, 2020 Read More »
I missed the Summer Solstice – it was yesterday, a day earlier than I expected, thanks to Leap Year. And so, the days are getting shorter now… I hope my “readers” are not tired of seeing pictures of grazing horses. I never tire of the sight of them, content in their life. I have been
Father’s Day – June 21, 2020 Read More »
There are not really any adventures to report today. We decided not to ride this morning, waiting for the skies to water the ring for us. It has been miserably dusty. So, I spent much of the day working outside, sweating, and listening to Scott Turow’s new book, The Last Trial. Stone was first in
Saturday – June 20, 2020 Read More »
It was another gloriously cool morning, and again we postponed riding. In the end, I had to go out to the pasture and drag Bart to the barn. I relented, and tacked up Oisin instead. Marmalade came to breakfast, and it was heartwarming to see that he and Licorice are getting along, and sharing food.
Thursday – June 18, 2020 Read More »
Today my one of my little brothers turned 60. Yikes! Are we really that old!? Michael was born in Chicago, where we stopped on our way immigrating to St. Louis from Rosyth, Scotland. I can remember (though all memory is very suspect) spending some time in Oak Park at my grandfather’s house. I now realize
Wednesday – June 17, 2020 Read More »