About Dayphoto

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

A Gift from Milan—-Sunday, December 4, 2016

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Dayphoto

Charlotte, from Milan, sent me two photos—-that wonderful golden light—that magical light that comes (sometimes, not always) at the end of the day:

Here is what she wrote: “Thought you might like to see the very
urban version of the same light. It was right in our eyes. I was blissfully blinded by it.
It’s been raining hard for a week so it was so welcome.

This is my mutt Pepe; he was happy too.

Love from Milan,
Charlotte”

What a wonderful gift all the way from Italy!

Thank you so much, Charlotte!

And now this magic light and cute dog are also a gift for you!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Out and About—-Thursday, December 1, 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Dayphoto

Min-Min hunting for those tasty little morsels called MICE!

A raccoon making sure the isn’t something yummy in the trash can

Sammy sitting by the woodstove toasting his fur

And that lovable little beagle looking for things hidden in the grasses.

Out and about…always something to see and do!

Your friend on a western Colorado Farm,

Linda

That Shift from Storming to Not—-Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Dayphoto

Around four o’clock on Monday afternoon the storm finally decided to leave

The sky started stretching and reaching further and further until the golden light burst forth.

The moving clouds were shifting fast and clouds turning to mist over the plateau.

The air was so crisp and fresh I could almost dance in it. Loading up the firewood for the evening I took in great breaths of fresh air that was colored in beautiful sunshine.

Such a relief from the sharp gray overcast from that morning.

From my world to your heart!

Linda

Sorry I’m Late—Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Dayphoto

Shannon and I left early this morning to make a run to the dump. It’s a long trip, but a necessary one.

Now to get back to my regularly scheduled work! Chuckle!

Your friend on a western Colorado Farm

Linda

Remodeling —- Monday, November 28, 2016

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Dayphoto

We are still working on the remodel down at the other house. It used to be a coal room and a furnace room, on one side; a rather poor fruit room on the other side. We thought it would be a nice addition to the house to have those two rooms become one room.

We now have the ceiling up!

New insulation and finishing up the walls.

Every day we get a little more done!

Sure is a nice feeling!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Last Blooms of Summer—-Sunday, November 27, 2016

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Dayphoto

While Terry and I were out putting up the metal fences, and the electric fences around our farm yard, I happened to walk by the sheep trough I have turned into a planter.

There they were…those hardy little pansies, still blooming their little hearts out even though it’s been terribly cold.

It was a delight to see! A touch of summer in the cooling down of late fall.

I am wishing you a most lovely day,

Linda

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone—Thursday, November 24, 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Dayphoto

With all the rain we have been having (on top of snow in the mountains and foothills) I had a most wonderful gift…

A November Rainbow!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Your friend on a Western Colorado Farm,

Linda

Blessings—-Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Dayphoto

My blessing (anyway)

The earth and the sky

My destiny, of which I am still learning of daily

The sounds all around; creaking, flapping, sighing

The hard brilliant lights of silver stars, and the shining of the moon in black velvet shadows

Plus all the people—family and friends who fill my life!

I am most blessed.

With heartfelt thanks,

Linda

Through the Snow and Rain and Snow and Rain—-Tuesday—November 22, 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Dayphoto

Our weather has been a tad wet side lately. Snow and rain, then snow and rain again. Although, the snow is not here, it is surrounding us on all the mountains and the lower mountain towns: Paonia, Crawford, and Cedaredge.

So….I decided to put up our Christmas tree and decorations. This year I dug out the white tree and sorted through all my lights and ornaments trying for a white on white look. Terry said it didn’t turn out too bad. ( He was afraid they would all blend together.)

I’ll try a night photo next…for daylight I think it turned out fine.

Love,

Linda