The Full Cold Moon was setting as I climbed out of bed and went to the barn. It was, appropriately, a very cold and frosty morning, but a beautiful day. Our friend, Anne M, texted with a tip on Christmas trees out in the country. Harry had plans to attend a World Premiere play in […]
O Christmas Tree! – December 19 Read More »
One week to Christmas, and we ventured out with Jane to a local place, planning to buy a tree. When we were little, we understood Santa Claus brought the tree. None of this putting the Christmas tree up in advance! My parents bought a tree, hid it until we were asleep on Christmas Eve, then
Saturday – December 18 Read More »
On the couch last night, Michael was welcomed by Roscoe, and accepted as good company by Cedar. We had a great time. This morning, before Michael was up, I went out to the barn to turn out horses and feed the cats. To my dismay, there was an extra cat in the shed! This means
Not Another Cat! – December 17, 2021 Read More »
Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday. On we go! Fred was here yesterday. The horseshoer is one of the most important members of the team that makes it possible to show jumping horses. We are very lucky indeed to have Fred shoeing our horses on a regular schedule, every six weeks. Apart from his
Sixty-seven Onward – December 16, 2021 Read More »
These days short of daylight are always challenging. Only a week left, and the days will begin to lengthen again. Yesterday, I missed a picture of a bald eagle as it flew over the barn. All the best pictures are missed, it seems. I left off last week, with many Christmas cards to send, which
Dark December – December 15, 2021 Read More »