Monthly Archives: April 2011

~:: Pictures of Blizzard ::~

Posted on April 26, 2011 by K

Not really.  It was over by the time I took these.   This was the sky when I went back, less than an hour after I wrote, to let the horses out onto the pasture.  When I opened the gate … Continue reading →

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~:: Blizzard ::~

Posted on April 26, 2011 by K

I woke up an hour and a half (at least) before my time this morning, straight out of a dream of twisters.  Somebody had said, “LOOK!” And we ran out of the house and looked up, only to watch the … Continue reading →

Posted in Epiphanies and Meditations | 30 Comments

~:: and the winner is ::~

Posted on April 25, 2011 by K

just a note: I have responded to the challenge pieces in the comments of yesterday’s blog – if anybody is interested.  Which you certainly don’t have to be. I am sitting at my desk, listening to fourteen string players on … Continue reading →

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~:: the moments ::~

Posted on April 24, 2011 by K

My challenge, thrown out at you all, was to write a short piece about a defining, pivotal moment.  I was pretty sure nobody would do it – who has time to play like this?  But to my surprise and extreme … Continue reading →

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~:: Magic Eggs and Long Grass ::~

Posted on April 23, 2011 by K

In our home, it is against the law to mow the lawn before Easter Saturday.  This is not a religious consideration—quite the opposite: long grass is great for the more temporal aspects of our spring celebration; you can hide eggs … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Events, Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, Images, Seasons, The g-kids, The kids | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

~:: FarmFriday: Equine Adventures ::~

Posted on April 23, 2011 by K

Horse notes: 1)  Last Saturday, when I opened the barn door – happy and carefree and unsuspecting – I ended up frozen right in the doorway.  When you know a place as well as I know that one, you know … Continue reading →

Posted in Horses, Images of our herd in specific, Seasons | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

~:: Disjointed Paragraphs ::~

Posted on April 21, 2011 by K

Another note: I am arbitrarily announcing that the challenge will not be over till I announce the winner on Monday.  So forget the old deadline.  I just keep hoping more courage will surface. 1).  April 3: Can anybody please explain … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, Images, Memories and Ruminations, Seasons, The kids, The outside world | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

~:: Rachel and the Elves ::~

Posted on April 18, 2011 by K

note: I am extending the story challenge.  Forget getting the egg for Easter.  I will award it Friday and send it Monday.  You have till Friday.  Melissa, this means you.  And Wabi – and several others of you who are … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, friends, Fun Stuff, Images, Rachel | Tagged , , | 42 Comments

~:: Another Pony, and a Challenge ::~

Posted on April 15, 2011 by K

Two things today, and I’m a little shakey with trepidation, trying this. First, I show you island horse.  And daffodils.   Then I talk about found design.  Then a giveaway.  Except not exactly a free one.  It’s a challenge (this … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Events, Family, Fun Stuff, Making Things, Memories and Ruminations, snow, The kids | Tagged , , , , | 43 Comments

~:: A Hair-Raising Tale ::~

Posted on April 13, 2011 by K

Setting the stage: Scooter.  A stool.  The barber.  And the audience.  oh, and the dogs. Let’s see.  You want a buzz?  A Mohawk?  I could carve your name back here – You’ll want sideburns, right? “Sure, Papa G.  Gee.  Wow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fun Stuff, The g-kids, The kids | Tagged , , , | 28 Comments