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 Much Needed Break—Monday, July 11, 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Dayphoto

Terry and I needed a break! We needed something to do that wasn’t related to the farm, something different—and close enough to the farm we would only be gone a few hours.

So off we went to the Uncompahgre Plateau.

Up there we ran into Hank and Angie Davis, as we turned onto the trail to Dry Mesa. Davis’ are the ranchers who calve out their cows on our place in the winter. They also live and ranch just below us in the Roubidoux Canyon. AND they live on the Plateau while the cows are summering up there.

A short ways in we ran into Bob and Lois Helgland and their son, also on their way to Dry Mesa. The Helgland’s live on the Plateau most of the year, but have another home two miles from us heading east.

Then we met our daughter Shannon and Jason on their way for a Sunday ride. We rode with them.

I always bring up the rear…I’m slow. I’m not on a ride to race. I’m on a ride to take photos

Although, I sometimes get so far behind I can’t see or hear anyone. It’s usually at that point I get concerned I took the wrong road and am now lost.
So far I haven’t. Which is a good thing.

By two o’clock we were back home setting water in the heat and the wind.

A nice break. One much needed.

Your friend,

Linda

It’s That Time of Year—-Sunday, July 10, 2106

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Dayphoto

It’s that time of year…when the cultivator stops and the human weeder takes over (ME)

Early, early morning and after 8 o’clock in the evening out we go…Terry to change the water and Boomer and I to weed the pinto beans. Up and down, up and down, pulling out the cockle burs, the sunflowers, and other nasty things.

I’m making headway. Almost done for the season. The pinto beans are starting to shoot feelers, from that point on if a weed wants to grow, it will get too. I won’t be able to get in there to stop them from developing.

Two more days and I will be done. Two more days. I’m into the count down.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday—The Week—It’s a Wrap!

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Dayphoto

Can you see the face in the cloud?

Mom says she guesses she is glad this week is finally over. She reached down picked me up and placed me beside her on the loveseat, then reached over and put Sam-Sam on her lap. I liked this…Dad in his chair and Mom and I and Sam on the loveseat. All of us together.

If we still had Monkey she would be on Mom shoulder, as it is……………..

Well, anyway. The little family came from Craig, Colorado and spent 6 whole days with us.

The kids stayed with us or with Aunt Shannon. Their Mom and Dad stayed in the fifth-wheel camper.

There were lots of bike rides and

dog walks and family times of eating.

Romeo, the horse, even came to the picnic.

Then suddenly it was time for everyone to go…Mom cried. She said she is having trouble with all the good-byes that happened this week.

I’ve stayed RIGHT at Mom’s side or RIGHT behind her —sometimes she says: “I love you, Boomie! But not so close, I have to walk, you know.” Then she gives me a kiss on the nose and asks me to move.

BUT

Staying right by your side…That is what Boomie’s are for!

So I stick like glue. I do this, because I know Mom needs me.

Boomer

Thank you—Thursday, July 7, 2016

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Dayphoto

“Oh, you’re the best friends anybody ever had. And it’s funny, but I feel as if I’d know you all the time, but I couldn’t have, could I?”–Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

You are, you know. You have been there for me in all sorts of ways, through the good times and the times when My Heart Shattered.

You have picked me up—held my hand—and helped me moved forward.

I am so grateful for all of you. Thank you.

Love,

Linda

My Heart is Broken—-Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Dayphoto

I will miss you forever.

Monkey Brown

2004-2016

Your human Mom

Linda

The Warmth of the Heavy Sun—Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Dayphoto

The warmth of the heavy sun has brought to us the sour cherries and apricots. I had thought they froze, but I was wrong.

Our kids are still here. The days full of waves of gentle peace…something I am not resisting.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

HAPPY 4th of July! — Monday, July 4, 2016

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Dayphoto

We happened to be downtown just about sunset one evening, when I noticed the beauty of the American Flag cast against an amazing orange sunset.

There is something so wonderful about really looking at the flag.

(Of which I am sure is true for each and everyone of you…that Flag…that symbol of your country…that wonder proclaiming your history and your future in its fluttering brightness against the sky.)

Just seeing the flag— the joy of the National Anthem was ear music, before my mind even realized.

Happy 4th from me to you!

Linda

Blithely Skipping Along—-Sunday, July 3, 2016

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Dayphoto

Friday morning was beautiful…soft gray clouds covered the sky, a lazy little mist floated in the air…almost rain, a sometimes drizzle; lovely moisture falling onto the dooryard plants.

I was upstairs working on my post about Boomer and his leg…the sweet breath of the morning air filled with the smell of wet grass and summer flowers.

When I noticed two children pedaling their way down the lane.

The Children of the Corn (and their parents) have arrived for the 4th of July weekend. A total surprise.

They came! Just in time to measure the corn. More than knee high, it seems.

Family…the heartbeat of life!

My heart is blithely skipping along!

Your friend, always…

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday—It’s Good to be BETTER!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Dayphoto

I’m doing much better. I found several things to roll in over a couple of days!

It was a huge delight—-until Mom got me home.

Then I got a good scrub down.

But that was okay, because I got to sleep inside. Mom said I was clean and smelled good so I was welcome in the house. (“And please remember that!” She admonished.)

I do remember. I just take the good YUMMY NASTY SMELLY STUFF along with the bad A BATH and go along my merry way!

I pretty much rest my knee…usually I just sit on the back of our four-wheeler, Mom’s and mine and watch Mom and Dad work. But randomly I’ve gotten off and explored. Hence the finding of cool smelly green goo.

Then last night I decided to NOT hear Mom call or the four-wheeler start up. I’m supposed to come the second one of those things happen. Usually I do.

Really!

But last night I decided NOT to.

That is when Mom and Dad went to a whole other place of the farm WITHOUT me!

Then, just as they were starting to head back to the house I remembered if I didn’t go with them I would have to run/walk the WHOLE WAY BACK!