Not sure about lions and lambs, that’s a March superstition, but this year has entered on a wet, miserable note. We awoke to a steady rain and temperatures just above freezing. Morning chores are the same, regardless of weather, and the horses went out as usual, though much time was spent in the shed. In […]
A New Year – January 1, 2022 Read More »
Two days until Christmas, and it is unseasonably warm today. Jane and I rode Derry and Bart, figuring the weather would keep them from being too wild, but it was unpleasantly windy. Christmas season is hectic and virus concerns are adding a level of stress. We know several vaccinated and boostered people who have Covid,
Two Days – December 23, 2021 Read More »
The Full Cold Moon was setting as I climbed out of bed and went to the barn. It was, appropriately, a very cold and frosty morning, but a beautiful day. Our friend, Anne M, texted with a tip on Christmas trees out in the country. Harry had plans to attend a World Premiere play in
O Christmas Tree! – December 19 Read More »
Well, November was gone in a flash. It finished well, with a beautiful day, and great help with chores from Rachael. Harlan arrived, and was very efficient with the dumpster. Soon after, with chores done, Rachael and I zipped in to St. Louis county to see Uncle Peter (my brother) for an early and delicious
Tuesday – November 30, 2021 Read More »
Rachael is a delightful, hardworking houseguest. Harry had to take the car to the dealer for service today (long since planned), so Rachael and I cleaned stalls. Then I left her to finish up barn work while I worked the footing on the ring. Jane was toiling at Therapeutic Horsemanship, as every Monday morning. Harry
Lesson Monday – November 29, 2021 Read More »