My Gray Cloud
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 My sister and I refer to a problem hanging over our heads as a gray cloud. And there is a big one hanging over my head as our family begins to gather here today. Making end … Continued
Charlotte’s not so good day
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Nooooo. That is what I kept saying all the way home from the vet’s office. How can my dear Charlotte have such aggressive cancer that we can almost see it growing? Nooooo! One tumor on the … Continued
Happy Sunday!
Sunday, November 21, 2021 It’s quiet here this morning, our grandson left last night. But he’ll be back with his mom on Wednesday to learn how to make some of our traditional Thanksgiving foods. We start cooking the day before, do … Continued
Waking up to white pastures and muddy dogs
Saturday, November 20, 2021 We woke up to white pastures and it looks great! It will probably all melt here but we’ll hope the mountain tops got more that will stick around. Yay for snow! Our grandson was out in … Continued
Being with animals is good for the soul
Friday, November 19, 2021 When I was a kid growing up in Chicago, every fiber of my soul craved being near animals. But a typical Chicago neighborhood had very few animals. I clearly remember when a dog in the neighborhood … Continued
Online shopping
Thursday, November 18, 2021 The Spammers are working overtime lately. Maybe because they expect us all to be shopping on line more now, so they take their shots when they can. ugh Also, Internet marketing is the way to go, … Continued
Using the fleeces 🧶
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 I first fell in love with alpacas because of their essence, and it had nothing to do with fleece. Their gentle nature, their beautiful long necks, and their huge soulful eyes all captivated me. And when … Continued
Feeling the change
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 The trees have all lost their leaves, the grass has stopped growing and the landscape is mostly brown. My lifestyle connects me to the rhythm of the seasons in ways I will always be grateful for. … Continued
Take photos every day
Monday, November 15, 2021 I asked for a new camera for my birthday. And I got it, thanks Eddie. It also happens to be a phone, but that part doesn’t impress me. I’m still learning the settings but so far … Continued
Our 4 legged house guest
Sunday, November 14, 2021 When our Boulder Utah kids come home, they always bring their big white dog Cassie. She fits through the dog door and makes herself right at home. She was born to a shepherd near here and … Continued
Family time
Saturday, November 13, 2021 We’ve had family here for the weekend and we’re calling it a trial run for Thanksgiving. We really do all like each other and I’m grateful they all like to be here. Plus they cook! Our … Continued
Blue’s baby
Friday, November 12, 2021 Way back when Charlotte first came here she had a habit of relocating our chickens. Oh she didn’t want to eat them, but she thought they should be in the barn with the alpacas. As you … Continued
Alpacas and shelter
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Rain and snow kept the alpacas in their barns last night but they’re out wandering nibbling on exposed grass this morning. Cold wet weather can be hard on them early in the season and they’re smart … Continued