Today got off to an early start, since Harry had to be in St. Louis county for his second cataract surgery at 7 AM. The mild temperatures made turning the horses out in the dark less unpleasant than it might have been. Bart was asleep, but he rallied and was happy to get out onto […]
Eye, Yi, Yi #2 – November 10, 2021 Read More »
With an extra hour under our belts, we anticipated a visit from Dan and Kris Martin today. Dan draws The Weatherbird cartoon for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, and Kris, his wife, is also an artist. They came bearing gifts, and we had a fun visit. Their interest in Harry’s work was concentrated and a
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Possum #2 was in the trap this morning when I checked the shed. Having a chance to look more closely than I did the other day (when I was shocked and dismayed to find a pair of possums in the hay), I think they were not twins. This one had adorable pink tipped ears! It
Success – November 5, 2021 Read More »
A frustrating day, this has turned out to be a frustrating week with regard to riding. Luckily, the frosty mornings are inspiring self exercise in the horses. No joy today – the trap was not tripped, no food was eaten. Luckily, it seems the cats are not tempted anymore, having seen Licorice make a mistake
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I love riding lessons, of course, but I do actually like to learn a myriad of things, and this week I have learned some more about my blog. It has been frustrating and expensive (as riding lessons can be), but at last, I feel like I have jumped around the exercise. So, here I am,
Lessons – October 29, 2021 Read More »