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
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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
Loss 6/25/25
This year in April I experienced a painful loss. Previously, I learned about the period of disorientation that follows a death but was not prepared for my own experience. I was submerged in intense emotions, but didn’t connect the deluge of feelings with loss. Nor did I understand what was flooding into my brain. Neurochemicals. … Continue reading Loss 6/25/25
A SMALL STEP 2/24/25
I do my best to stay aware of the news both domestically and internationally. Admittedly taking it all in is like trying to drink from a firehose. I get overwhelmed, saddened, and my heart goes out to those experiencing the effects of any current proclamation. Physically, I sense I’m about to grit my teeth, belt … Continue reading A SMALL STEP 2/24/25
Close to Home 12/8/24
The intensity of last year has left me a breathless and a bit tired. When I check in with myself, I only hear murmurings........ ‘be gentle with yourself. Rest for now. Don’t push.’ Consequently, I have shifted my focus to the details of my life and that which nourishes me. Beginning in the kitchen, one … Continue reading Close to Home 12/8/24
The Mystery of Light 9/27/24
I awaken from a dream of a place I don't remember. As I try to catch the meaning, it fades like the mists of remembrance in the light of dawn. I hear a kind voice in my head - one much wiser than I am. “Yes, child, listen. Let your mind spin into the Mystery … Continue reading The Mystery of Light 9/27/24
colors of a dream 9/3/24
When we experience a change, even if it is ultimately for the better, the initial aftermath is a feeling of loss. And right on its heels is sorrow. Having recently had such a change and felt the subsequent sadness, I found myself in meditation this morning. I’ll admit it – I was begging for help. … Continue reading colors of a dream 9/3/24
Thistle 8/31/24
This is another simple story about a plant I admire and find beautiful. Here grows a thicket of blooms beside the barn that I pass each day as I head toward Luna’s paddock. My lineage is Irish, Scottish and English. The emblem of Scotland is one I have always found enchanting. The thistle represents overcoming … Continue reading Thistle 8/31/24
Pasture 8/24/24
A story about capturing the passage of time while remaining in one place. A story of the everchanging beauty of one piece of this precious earth. Luna came to the barn, CloudView Stables, nearly eight years ago. For eight years, as I head for home, this is my fare well view. Beyond the gate, a … Continue reading Pasture 8/24/24
Lobster July 18, 2024
When I think of Maine, I think of lobster, the prehistoric crustaceans who thrive in the cold waters off the coast. We rarely think about the journey traveled by this rich ‘fruit de mer’ which lands on our plate along with warm butter and a bib. One day I was wandering the backroads in the … Continue reading Lobster July 18, 2024
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