One year ago….
Friday, March 19, 2021 One year ago today, moments after an earthquake, in early pandemic days, we drove to Salt Lake City to pick up our new guardian puppy. Our drive was easy compared to his – he had to … Continued
Signs of spring?
Thursday, March 18, 2021 The landscape here seems to change almost hourly with melting snow and shrinking puddles. With a high near 50° today I imagine most of our snow will disappear and we’ll find all those things that Blue … Continued
Happy St.Paddy’s Day!
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Happy St.Paddy’s Day! Any reason to celebrate, right? 😉 No, we won’t be going to our favorite pub and drinking green beer, but we will be joining the alpacas in searching the pasture for bits of … Continued
How’s your day?
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 It’s cold and threatening to rain and not the kind of day I like to be outdoors. But I’ll be out there anyway. The barns are actually quite cozy and once I get out there it’s … Continued
Our dear Charlotte
Monday, March 15, 2021 Charlotte the guardian came to us as a rescue in October of 2015. Abby, our older lady dog in residence was slowing down and Chief needed a companion to work along side him. She fit in … Continued
Look for the signs
Sunday, March 14, 2021 As Ed was building a fire this weekend, he said “OMG, Look at this! Open your hand.” Nope, it’s probably alive and until I know what it is I’m not touching anything that you found on … Continued
Our new houseguest
Saturday, March 13, 2021 Our youngest son is coming today with his big white dog and then she’ll be staying with us for the next month as they take off on a river rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. Cassie … Continued
Playing with photos
Friday, March 12, 2021 I love editing my photos in Photoshop. It’s kind of like therapy for me and I find it strangely relaxing. I think the best photos should do three things: #1 Be interesting to look at, #2 … Continued
Pandemic Puppies
Thursday, March 11, 2021 A year ago today it was declared that we were in a global pandemic. We had no idea how things were going to change for us. Lock down, panic buying, mask debates and generally a lot … Continued
March Mudness
Saturday, March 6, 2021 The temp never dipped below freezing last night and today we’re expecting a high in the 50s. This means the beginning of our mud season is here. Boot sucking mud is not called that for no … Continued
New Friends
Friday, March 5, 2021 Thanks for all the kind words and messages on our loss of Ginger. Every time my eyes started to leak yesterday, Belle and Banjo were at my side in a heartbeat trying to help. They did … Continued
Feeling hopeful
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Well, we’re not ready to exhale quite yet but it seems that Blue has learned a little respect for the hot wire fence. He’s been home for more than two days without an escape. You cannot … Continued
Missing the alpaca cam
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 I thought I might be over it by now but I’m still really missing the alpaca cam. I’ve spent hours perusing the options out there and my head is still spinning. I think my first requirement … Continued
Welcome March!
Monday, March 1, 2021 Welcome March! According to local legend we’ve have made it through the worst part of winter. Oh, there will be more snow and plenty of cold days but I do believe the worst is behind us. … Continued