Tag Archives: Horses

~:: MAF Retreat – Snow in Them Hills ::~

I wrote a serious bit as I was preparing my lesson this morning.  I don’t post those introspective spiritual moments here, but on the pages, when I actually have time to write them down.  If you’re interested: Friday and Saturday … Continue reading

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~:: Up the Hill ::~

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 ::~

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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~:: Santa Fe: Pt. Whatever ::~

Once upon a time, I learned that writing and living don’t go easily together.  And so it has been the since the first week of July.  I have answered no comments – which grieves me – and hardly been able … Continue reading

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

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 ::~

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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~:: Fleeting Fame ::~

Fun day.  Played with horses.  Woke Chaz up and had a strange conversation.  Went to pick her up but couldn’t find her.  We ran to the opening day of Farmer’s Market and saw some really cool stuff.  No time to … Continue reading

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~:: FarmFriday: Equine Adventures ::~

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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~:: Disjointed Paragraphs ::~

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

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~:: How I felt about seasons ::~

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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