Each part of the country has its hazards. The East has floods, the Midwest has tornados, we have wildfires. Every barn with horses has to be prepared to evacuate their equines at a moment’s notice. Susie had a trailer for the big horses. So, she purchased a stock trailer for the donks. The trailer was … Continue reading The gold box
Author: Septuagenarian
Covid Story
I know since 2020, just about everyone has contracted this terrible virus-except me. My number must have come up as it crashed in on my system Wednesday night. I will not elucidate on the gory events of the next 5 days, but it was intense. Hence, a break in the Donkey stories. However, I dedicate … Continue reading Covid Story
summer decorations
Sometimes we groomed the boys sometimes we just decorated them. One day, Louie saw us and came running up to the barn expecting a treat or toy. (Don't his nostrils look like one of the creatures from the bar scene in the first Star Wars movie?) We draped him with a flower lei. Louie had … Continue reading summer decorations
The Green Pickle
By the time Stix and Louie arrived they had already experienced questionable uses. Some people get a donkey as a ‘pasture ornament’ because they are ‘cute.’ Others as a ‘companion’ for a lone horse. Well, they certainly are cute company, but they are so much more. They are known to have impeccable memories and recall … Continue reading The Green Pickle
chores
“Louie, get up! The green machine is on the move. Let’s go watch” “I see it Styx. Looks like our favorite human is on it.” "Yup, dat's her." "What in the world is she doing? Something is following her really closely." “Looks like there are two of dem." “From the lovely fragrance, it appears she … Continue reading chores
First pedicure
When any member of the equine family is rescued, if they can walk, hoof care is often the last issue addressed. It takes a lot of trust for a prey animal to give over control and let someone lift their foot – their only means of escape. Donkeys are no different. As the old ranchers … Continue reading First pedicure
two Donkeys – a love story
Preface: I have used this web journal to record my deepening journey into self-knowledge. Interspersed with these tales, my camera and I have had many experiences of pure fun and laughter. During the time they lived close to me, I took every possible opportunity to capture the antics of two delightful donkeys. This month, with … Continue reading two Donkeys – a love story
Tenacity 7/31/25
I have been reading Imani Parry’s new book, Black and Blues. I am once again reminded of the resilience of the human spirit. Many of us white Americans have not survived that level of trauma, but some have. Each being is born with the will to grow. I believe it is a Divine Spark. Nature … Continue reading Tenacity 7/31/25
just cows 7/19/25
Every day on the road to the barn, I pass a herd of angus cattle. In the heat of the summer, they bunch together in community to share the benefit of group tail swatting. The guy lying in the foreground bears the rancher's brand. I couldn't believe it when I first saw it. Apparently, he … Continue reading just cows 7/19/25
why? 7/11/25
A dear friend recently asked me “Why do you keep doing this? Why do you keep putting yourself through all this emotional turmoil? Another asked, why don’t you just get over it and move on?” It gave me great pause. I have never even asked myself that question. So here is what I know so … Continue reading why? 7/11/25
Stories & Pictures 