Wintering ❄️
Thursday, January 11, 2024 As storms blanketed most of the country this week, I’m reminded how very fortunate we are this year. Yes our snow is piling up, but if the gates get buried, it’s no big deal this winter. … Continued
How’s 2024 so far?
Saturday, January 6, 2024 We’re finally getting our winter weather as we put the holiday decorations back in the attic. It all seems so normal, except it isn’t. But the grieving for not having the animals here is slowly but … Continued
Happy New Year!
Monday January 1, 2024. Happy New Year! As I listened to the fireworks last night, which started at 7 p.m. and went on til way after midnight I have to be grateful that Blue and Juno have moved from this … Continued
Merry Christmas!
Sunday December 24, 2023 Happy Christmas Eve my friends! I hope you are way ahead of me with wrapping and baking and cleaning! I always tell myself, the important stuff gets done. And it will. I’m testing negative for Covid … Continued
Are you grieving?
Monday December 18, 2023 If the amount of grieving one must do is relative to the amount of love one felt, I now understand. I know, to some, they were just animals, but to me it was so much more. … Continued
Happy Birthday Banjo!
Saturday, December 16, 2023 My little buddy and constant companion Banjo turns 4 today! He is one of the sweetest most loving dogs we’ve ever shared our lives with. If you came to visit, he’d probably check to see if … Continued
Out and about and a mystery in the pastures
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Hi friends! I’m just back from a sweet trip to DC to visit 4 of my grandkids and their parents of course. Unfortunately the only thing I brought home with me was a head cold. ugh. … Continued
Practice gratitude.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 I wanted to pop in and say thanks for the orders in the online store and to connect with my dear followers….that’s you! ❤️ I’m keeping busy with things that make me happy and always looking … Continued
Late November update
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Dropping in with a quick update from the alpaca farm with no alpacas. Ha, I’m not too happy about the new identity, but I call it like I see it. We do still have barn cats … Continued
Black Friday?
Friday, November 24, 2023 I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving yesterday with friends or family. We had both join us here at the ranch. And after cooking for 2 days I’m ready to take a day of! Yay … Continued
Scrub Jays stock their pantry
Sunday November 19, 2023 I’ve always loved feeding the birds, well except magpies and that is a story for another day. Because our year round creek offers water, the tall trees offer shelter, and the lady of the house keeps … Continued
Hello Darkness
Thursday November 16, 2023 The dark season has been harder for me than usual this year. I struggle with keeping it real here and being positive and upbeat. So today I’ll share a little of each. I still miss the … Continued
Road trippin’
Thursday November 9, 2023 I love hand thrown pottery and I always have. There is a local potter about 2 hours from here that I decided to visit. Actually I’ve been wanting to go there for years but the timing … Continued
Early snow ❄️
Tuesday November 7, 2023 The ground is turning white and we’re hunkered down for the day. Last night we celebrated with a fun birthday dinner for my daughter and the 50th anniversary of me becoming a mother! How can I … Continued