Jane and Derry returned to the show ring this past weekend at Happenstance! Susan and Melissa were here, too, for the show. I was the photographer / videographer for the weekend. Melissa brought a beautiful filly, Ava, for her first horse show experience. There was plenty to learn and she was a good student. Melissa […]
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Here was an unexpected sighting at the bird feeder… Harry got this picture of a little varmint. It’s naughty, certainly, but very sweet, and very happy to have figured a way to get to this unimaginable feast, despite a gauntlet of cats. I expect he will become a feast for someone before long, but in
The first Kentucky Derby I remember watching was in 1969, the year Majestic Prince won. I went to my friend, Ann Miller’s house to watch the race on television. I was hooked. From then on, all we wanted was a Triple Crown winner. We were thwarted that year, and for three years afterwards. Ann and
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Another beautiful day, though still no rain. Concern is mounting already, despite a very wet March. Spring continues to explode around us, assuring us that life is resilient. I have lived for 68 years, and have always loved box turtles. When we moved here, I wanted to start a turtle sanctuary, and rescued turtles from
This might be the best Spring ever, apart from all the losses piling up. Somehow, the redbuds and dogwoods bloomed together. Often the redbuds depart as the dogwoods open. And despite four days of wind, the dogwoods continue to grace the verdurous woods. Let’s take a step back to a recent beautiful Spring evening and