My little brother, James Mael Barry, died in the night, early morning of this day of the Full Wolf Moon. It was not unexpected. He had contended with dreadful cancer, and several weeks ago decided to return home on hospice. All we siblings managed visits to Kansas City to tell him we loved him, and […]
Jamie – February 6, 1959 – January 28, 2021 Read More »
The sky was dramatic this morning. It was cold, especially after yesterday’s warm temperatures, but I dressed to work outside. Yesterday, Connie, the pond expert, was here, and she plans to return in two weeks (weather permitting), so Nathaniel came today to remove the Australian willow tree. Fifteen years ago, I went to a horse
Friday – January 22, 2021 Read More »
It was a glorious day, very warm for January, and after breakfast and birds, I made a trip to Wentzville for errands. Marianne was here doing barn work, so I stopped for a quick visit and picture. It’s great to see her smile again (and very nice to have her help!). On the way home,
Thursday – January 21, 2021 Read More »
Well, 2021 is off to a less auspicious start than I had hoped. We awoke to ice on everything. It was quite daunting going out to feed the horses. I came in and put on my yaktrax and they gave me superpowers on ice. Luckily, the horses did not find it slippery. The birds fed
A New Year – January 1, 2021 Read More »
Like most of us, I am glad this year has ended. It got off to a bad start and went downhill from there. We could never have imagined on New Year’s Eve last year what a horrendous shambles 2020 would become. But, if you’re reading this, you did it – you made it through. And
Goodbye 2020! – December 31, 2020 Read More »