Category Archives: Horses

~:: Up the Hill ::~

Posted on October 5, 2011 by K

A week ago, we bravely remembered it was September, and realizing that the weather was about to take an earnest turn, threw our two old men into the horse trailer and drove up the mountain.  It was a simple ride, … Continue reading →

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~:: Movie Reviews & a bit of maundering on ::~

Posted on August 26, 2011 by K

I am sitting in front of this screen, blank-minded.  After the last many weeks (would they like these napkins, or should I get those—did I forget to put the TIME on those invites—yes, yes I did—how could I forget to … Continue reading →

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~:: Old horses and the Great Journey ::~

Posted on August 6, 2011 by K

Okay.  Cue up “The Circle of Life,” or maybe “Sunrise, Sunset,” and hand me a box Puffs. I first met Jedda one very cold January day.  Geneva had taken me to see the little sorrel mare, freshly back at the … Continue reading →

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~:: At the Farm, sort of ::~

Posted on June 18, 2011 by K

Okay, so I’m trying to get back in the saddle here.  Found myself with only my phone to shoot with.  It was Work Yourself to Death Out in The Sun day.  I put up the rest of our fencing.  Took … Continue reading →

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~:: Have at Thee, Then ::~

Posted on May 14, 2011 by K

First, can’t help shooting the yard again.  This is SO May. Magic.  People with diaphanous robes and flowers in their hair play here before we get up and after we fall asleep.  Also skunks do. Shadows JUST LIKE SUMMER.  Except … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, friends, Fun Stuff, Horses, Images, Journeys, Rachel, The kids | Tagged , , , , | 62 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 →

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~:: How I felt about seasons ::~

Posted on March 27, 2011 by K

The fulsome, riotous green of spring. And the horse-at-rest peace of Autumn. His flowers include some true felted wool.  Even plaid. All slightly over-dyed. (not by me) Now, I’m going to bed.

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~:: Farm Friday ::~

Posted on March 11, 2011 by K

I put this little essay together for Wabi’s Farm Friday, which she, of course, is NOT doing today after-all.  Having guests, and all.  (Wait!  Wait!!  She did it!! I found it this morning!!) But I am flying this flag anyway, … Continue reading →

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~:: Valentines! ::~

Posted on February 14, 2011 by K

First of all: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!! In my life, this has been more a day of making things for people and leaving secrets here and there than getting stuff.  Which is not the case today – *blush*.  So I have … Continue reading →

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~o:> October Notes

Posted on October 19, 2010 by K

When I posted on Moment-to-moment this morning, I got this for my security word: Altrumat. I think I’m going to be asking questions here, and wanting answers.  Question one: how would you define this word? Come on, come on – … Continue reading →

Posted in dumb stuff, Epiphanies and Meditations, Horses, Images, Images of our herd in specific, Just life, Seasons | Tagged , , , , , , | 26 Comments