It’s bound to be a pretty good day, when it starts with this guy in bed (also Harry)… It was hot, but Harry decided to venture out and play some golf! Jane and Derry came over for a morning ride. We had a nice wander around, and did some cantering on the ring, including a […]
Wednesday – August 26, 2020 Read More »
Today, we said goodbye to Pat Istwan, on what would have been her 76th birthday. Harry and I were honored to be included in the gathering. As Jenny, Pat’s sister said, “Only Pat could have such a turnout during a pandemic.” She was laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery, a beautiful place. Pat had a
Godspeed, Pat – Saturday, August 22, 2020 Read More »
Here is a morning pasture picture in which the beautifully fixed fence is visible in the background. Jane and I had a good, long wander on horseback this morning, followed by a brief flatwork session on our Irish chestnuts. No pictures. Harry ventured out to recycle and to grocery shop, while I did some minimal
Friday – August 21, 2020 Read More »
Bart was exhausted after our ride this morning, but he was great fun while he was up and awake. The butterflies were out in abundance, with sunny weather and low humidity. The big excitement for today was installation of a new door out to the back porch. This project has been going on for almost
Tuesday – August 18, 2020 Read More »
Today my mother, Trudy, would have been 92. She died in 2015. I think of her often with the current politics and “social upheaval”. Trudy was a brilliant woman and a fearless liberal. When her life took a turn she never expected, and she ended up in St. Louis in 1960, she worked for equal
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