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
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Tuesday October 31, 2023 Happy Halloween! Dogs and door bells are not usually a good combination, so I’m totally OK with the fact that we do not get trick or treaters here. Be safe if you’re out with goblins and … Continued
Fall shadows and a special gift
Saturday, October 28, 2023 We had our first snow this week, and as you might guess it’s all melted now. Just a little nudge from Mother Nature to remind us that time is running out to get those outdoor chores … Continued