Well, the week was a full one, which was a blessing in that it distracted from the world news, in which it seems the center cannot hold. I do not ignore the headlines, but feeling powerless, I simply continue to share, with increasing gratitude, the lucky life I am living. There is so much beauty […]
Quite A Week! – Monday October 16 Read More »
Laryngitis plagued me at the beginning of the week, but Covid tests continued to register negative. Loss of voice was my only symptom, but made for a difficult couple of days. Tuesday evening we went to Stages, in Kirkwood, for Million Dollar Quartet, a musical about a real life night in December, 1956 when Jerry
We had a bit of rain last Tuesday night, six days ago, accompanied by some noisy hail, but less moisture than we need. Nathan was here yesterday, and they had even less rain north of here. People mock discussions of the weather, but this drought is worrisome for those with with gardens (Nathan’s family lives
Life here is full and bustling as Summer tumbles into Autumn. Pleasant seasonal weather during the horse show week has given way to hot, dry days and very drastic drought conditions. The woods are parched and leaves are falling fast, but, even muted, Autumn is beautiful. Best of all, the oak mites are gone. We
Autumn is coming on quickly as drought conditions have returned. This morning was foggy, but the day turned warm and humid. What we need is rain. Fred came to. shoe the horses, a few days earlier than usual, because Fred’s schedule is complicated. We would rather reset shoes a little early than let feet get
September Shoeing Day Read More »