While it officially turned Winter on December 21, that whole month was exceptionally mild. Now, though, we are going to believe it is really wintertime, as temperatures are predicted to fall below zero (Fahrenheit) this weekend. As a prelude, we have had some snow, then, today a warm spell. It’s going to be quite a […]

Perhaps life is just a series of obstacles, like a very long jumper course. There are places on the track to catch breath and regroup before facing the next obstacle. And, of course, there are parts of the course with related obstacles. Today we cleared the latest hurdle. On New Year’s Eve, Harry went into

Well, I will not be sorry to say farewell to 2023. The sadnesses and sickness have outweighed the accolades and I’m ready for a fresh start. As Janis Ian sings in her wonderful anthem “Better Times Will Come”, I am hoping 2024 will bring better days for all. We are very happy to be home

And so it is Christmas… We are lucky ones, but there is little enough merriment in the world these days. I choose here to narrow my focus and count blessings, but that doesn’t mean I am not holding many less fortunate ones in my heart. Today was wet and dreary, but mild. The horses are