A dream and a wish
Wednesday August 12, 2020 Whew. I finished 4 spirit dolls and got them all listed in the online store yesterday. They each have a special story and an intention that they will bring to their new keepers. You can read … Continued
Keeping us safe
Monday August 10, 2020 Last night just as we got to bed, we heard a pack of coyotes, too close for comfort. But, our 6 dogs heard them too! I know each of their “voices” and soon I heard each … Continued
Move it, move it
Sunday August 9, 2020 We finally cleared all the leftover hay and ‘beans’ out of the boys barn. By “we” I mean a friend who really knows how to use a Skid Steer. Well, Ed and Beth helped rake the … Continued
Uncertainty
Saturday August 8, 2020 Uncertainty. Word of the day, the month and for me the whole pandemic. Just when I think I’ve got a plan figured out, I get more information and everything changes. However, I’m grateful I don’t have … Continued
Charlotte’s story
Friday August 7, 2020 Most of our dogs have an interesting story on how they came to live with us. Charlotte is no exception. She had been listed on a Pyrenees Rescue site so of course I started getting messages … Continued
Perhaps you forgot?
Thursday August 6, 2020 Perhaps you forgot that we are in the middle of a pandemic with more than 160,000 Americans having lost their lives? Sobering thought, isn’t it? Yes, but often people pull into the driveway here, no masks … Continued
This magical place ❤️
Wednesday August 5, 2020 It’s foraging time and I make it a point to gather some herbs for the ranch each day. Mint, nettles, yarrow, mallow and clover grow abundantly here and they will make lovely tea this winter. I … Continued
Running out of Patience
Tuesday August 4, 2020 Today my heart is hurting for all the people who are losing patience. Losing patience with the pandemic and all the ways it has changed our lives, losing patience with each other for insignificant things and … Continued
Blue’s new toy 🎾
Monday August 3, 2020 As you might know, we have 2 puppies with very different jobs. Banjo the Berner is a goofy house pet and Blue the Pyrenees is in training to be a guardian dog for the alpacas. Yes, … Continued
All calmed down
Sunday August 2, 2020 The commotion from the badger is behind us but the alpacas took most of the day to stop sounding their alarm call toward the spot where he was. The night cooled down and sleep came easily … Continued
Do what you love
Friday July 31, 2020 When I sell one of my dolls, I’ll tell Ed and he’ll say “but how many hours did you spend on that doll?”. That is like asking a guy who just caught a big fish “How … Continued
How do I look now? ~Blue
Thursday July 30, 2020 One of the things that has happened since we are not seeing visitors is that I have a bit more time to spend with the guardian dogs each afternoon. I usually feed them right before visitors … Continued