Animals
- Tuesday For You....friday For Me!
I can remember as a child my Nana talking of the "Dog Days" of summer.Although I was never quite sure which days were of the canine persuasion...I guessed they were the hot and muggy ones that usually accompanied August. If you asked me now...I'd...
- Preparing For A Colder Snap
It was a balmy 33 degrees yesterday morning as I did morning chores.Thirty three seems so warm, that I removed my coat and did chores in myturtleneck and flannel shirt. By afternoon, though, the wind whistled through the trees...sending snow twirling...
- It's Great To Feel Welcome!
It's late afternoon.The chores are finished.Before heading back to the house to make dinner,I take a moment to visit the pigs. "Hey MaryAnn!" "Hey, Ginger!" I call. The best of hostesses, they both come running... grunting their "welcome!"......
- Friends
You might think me odd when I tell you how exciting yesterday afternoon was for me.But then again, if you know me, you won't think it odd at all! Yesterday afternoon was Super Duper Pooper Scooper afternoon! After a month with snow on the ground...
- Too Close For Comfort
Me: "Hey Ginger, MaryAnn... come out and play. It's a beautiful day!Ginger: "Sorry, I just ate. It's nap time." MaryAnn: "I'll come out, Mom. Got any peanut butter celery?" Me: "No, sorry... just Bobby...
Animals
It Just Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!
There just might not be enough expletives to describe
how deliciously beautiful the past two days have been here on the farm!
Blue skies abound with temps just at 70 degrees...
my absolute favorite!
The barn swallows have returned and chatter away...
as they work on their mud nests in the barn rafters.
Watching their babies grow will be a summertime treat!
Outdoor work is a joy on these beautiful, temperate days.
And time spent with the animals is even better.
We lounge on the ground, feeling the cool, slightly moist earth beneath us.
I spent a little extra time with Ginger and MaryAnn yesterday afternoon
when the chores were done.
It's been so long since we could just lounge on the ground...
I took the opportunity to bask in the warmth of the sun,
surrounded by my gentle friends.
TomTom joined us (usually it's Moll who hangs out with the pigs).
She chose to lounge on the gator instead.
TomTom: "Hi, Ginger."
Ginger: "I think I liked the other end better!"
TomTom: "Am I not just the most adorable kitty?"
Ginger: "You are cute, but, please keep those claws to yourself!"
It always amazes me how comfortable the animals are with each other.
I finally picked our morel mushrooms.
Fearing that they would get stepped on or mowed off,
I decided to bring them into the house to dry.
Aren't they just the most curious mushroom?
Curious and delicious!
And when the sun goes down....
It just doesn't get any better than this!
(Sorry Hubbs....who graciously sat on the floor so as not to disturb the pups...
as Sammy occupied the love seat.)
- Tuesday For You....friday For Me!
I can remember as a child my Nana talking of the "Dog Days" of summer.Although I was never quite sure which days were of the canine persuasion...I guessed they were the hot and muggy ones that usually accompanied August. If you asked me now...I'd...
- Preparing For A Colder Snap
It was a balmy 33 degrees yesterday morning as I did morning chores.Thirty three seems so warm, that I removed my coat and did chores in myturtleneck and flannel shirt. By afternoon, though, the wind whistled through the trees...sending snow twirling...
- It's Great To Feel Welcome!
It's late afternoon.The chores are finished.Before heading back to the house to make dinner,I take a moment to visit the pigs. "Hey MaryAnn!" "Hey, Ginger!" I call. The best of hostesses, they both come running... grunting their "welcome!"......
- Friends
You might think me odd when I tell you how exciting yesterday afternoon was for me.But then again, if you know me, you won't think it odd at all! Yesterday afternoon was Super Duper Pooper Scooper afternoon! After a month with snow on the ground...
- Too Close For Comfort
Me: "Hey Ginger, MaryAnn... come out and play. It's a beautiful day!Ginger: "Sorry, I just ate. It's nap time." MaryAnn: "I'll come out, Mom. Got any peanut butter celery?" Me: "No, sorry... just Bobby...