The news from Afghanistan is so harrowing that it is difficult to ramble on about life around here. Still, perhaps this provides a distraction, and there is little we can do from here. Perhaps the Amish have something, in not listening to news about a world that is apart from their community. Anyway, here at […]
Stormy Thursday – August 26, 2021 Read More »
Another really hot day, but we started with a pleasant ride. Susan thought Oisin looked better than ever after his night wearing his new fly sheet. There was a good omen after our ride – a familiar turtle ambled through the grass – this one was last photographed in June. Harlan did his usual magnificent
Houseguests – Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Read More »
The week was off to an early start this morning, when the promised concrete work crew arrived before 6 AM to get ahead of the heat. They were impressive, accomplishing two areas of concrete and spreading leftover rock on the driveway circle, making a big improvement here before midday. It was truly brutal heat, but
Concrete – Monday, August 23, 2021 Read More »
I’m just going to step back to last week for a moment. I went to the dermatologist for my annual visit. As luck would have it, I was beset by itches from almost microscopic bugs. Perfect timing to find out what these were. The doctor barely paid any attention, and told me they were “seed
Mitey Oaks and More – August 20, 2021 Read More »
Time to catch up on the month of August, which is already getting away from me. Monday, August 2 was my brother Peter’s birthday. 55 years ago, on his fourth birthday, a picture was taken of Peter riding the neighbors’ Peter Pony in our back yard. It is unusual to see a picture of Peter
Thursday – August 5, 2021 Read More »