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My name is Linda Brown. I live on a farm on the western slope of Colorado, in the high mountain desert. I’ve lived here all my life, hailing back four generations on my father’s side. Today I blog about our farm, the everyday activities that keep the farm going. I also write about my thoughts and dreams and goals. On Friday’s I always write about TLC Cai-Cai. Our sweet kitty who helps keep the farm safe. And Boo Berry Betty, a breeder dog learning to be a Farm Dog! The lovely thing about blogging it opens the world up for all of us to reach out and meet people from many different cultures and different ways of life. You can find me every day (but Saturday) at https://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/ Your Friend on a Western Colorado Farm, Linda Brown

Here is a Wee Thought for the Day —Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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My Love Grandma (my mother’s mother) used to say something along these lines:

‘Remember, Linda, people become what you think of them.  Expect better actions, and gradually you will get them.’ Ruth Love (Wootton) Thomas, Miz Ruth —- First and Third Grade teacher.

I always felt she knew what she was talking about, for even when she was way up there in years, she would have a random student stop by her house to tell her she was their most favorite teacher, ever!

Miz Ruth, who believed in the best of children, even when others didn’t.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

Giving Thanks—-Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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The cranes have found our farm!

They are HUGE birds!  Standing 5′ tall.

They are big, loud, and very shy!

I used some of my photos from the archives to show you up close and personal.  I haven’t been able to get very close so far.

One nice thing about winter is the BIG birds!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

We Finished as the Snow Started Falling —- Monday, January 26, 2026

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We started cleaning out the Settling Pond three days before the storm hit.

Day one and day two were beautiful!  Warm, sunshining, no wind.

(From my archive-

The third day, the wind picked up, and it turned so cold it felt like our part of the world was shrinking to protect itself.

The last two loads were in sheets of snow and wind

But we got it done.  One winter maintenance job finished for the year!

A settling pond is used to improve the quality of water going onto the farm: the dirt settles to the bottom, filling up the pond and not clogging the siphon tubes.

We always try to get this done before the first irrigation of the year.  (Which can be March if the Onion farmers call for it, then)

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda

 

We Had/Have Snow! And Ice and BRRRRR —- Sunday, January 25, 2026

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Not lots of snow, mostly ice.

A Tad bit of winter!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Adventures of Boo Berry Betty, TLC Cai-Cai, and Mr. Hobbs on Friday—-Finally!, Friday, January 23, 2026

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Finally, I think we are making headway!

TLC is settling down to not be so mean.

Mr. Hobbs is Mellow!  Real Mellow.  So Dad is now calling him Mellow Yellow.

I tried it out—Mellow Yellow Hobbs.  I guess it will work.

After all, TLC and I have LONG names: TLC Cai-Cai,

and Boo Berry Betty

So why not Mellow Yellow Hobbs Brown?

So, there ya have it.  We are making headway—

which is good, because now that the cows are gone, Dad has started the winter farm repair/maintenance work.

Boo Berry

Head’em Up, Move’em Out — Thursday, January 22, 2025

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The rancher, his dogs, and the cowhand showed up about 2:30 pm yesterday

After running all over the farm, the cows came down by the yard to tell me good-bye.

I appreciated it and told them Thank-you, Come again, next year.

Off they went, to the round loading corrals.

Then they loaded up and headed to better pastures!!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

 

Yes! I Feed the Birds, (and feral cats) —Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Yes! Oh! Yes!  I feed the birds!  I love seeing who comes to the feeder.  (The Red-Winged Blackbirds are back —-early!)

And I love the sound of wings swooshing into the air

Yep!  I just their presence feeds my soul

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Winter’s Gentle Colors — Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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The gentle colors of winter really haven’t arrived (yet).

(Taken from my archives)

The pinks and mauves and shades of lavender only show up just before a storm or after one.

(From years ago)

The storms have been rare.

Instead, we are still being gifted with the fiery reds and yellows of Summer and Autumn.

(This was in February 2021)

We are in desperate need of snow.  For sure in the mountains.   Maybe come February!

Only time will tell.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

In Memory! —- Monday, January 19, 2026

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No more chasing this one (or her sister)—ever!  She/they has gone to the calving ground!

YAY!!!

Double YAY!!!

I really can’t say it enough:  YAY!!!!!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

GONE!!! GONE!!! Well Almost! — Sunday, January 18, 2026

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Well, almost!

We still have some new moms and their new babies here.

That’s okay.  New moms stay really busy!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda