The quiet and peaceful way of our lives
A wee hush that gives a sense of calm and order.
Whispering all around.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
Sometimes You Can Actually See and Feel —- Sunday, March 14, 2021
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Category Archives: Life on a Colorado Farm
Pent-Up Energy, the Earth, the Sky, and Terry — Thursday, March 11, 2021
The wind is a tad messy right now. 🙂
But the earth is ready
And so is Terry.
Although, the wind is bringing in storm clouds
And it is rather cold.
Farming…no matter what. Once it starts, it continues on!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
A Wee Walk-About — Wednesday, March 10, 2021
While the farmwork goes on
I took a wee walkabout
Looking for birds (this photo was taken when we still had snow)
The Canada Geese are leaving our area also
They rest in the evening, then lift their mighty wings into the sky come morning
Birds, I love taking photos of birds!
I can never seem to get good ones when they are resting
(Searching for dinner)
Although, I did get a ‘still’ of this Red-Shafted Flicker, while it picked up seeds at my feeder.
Getting the photo was a huge delight!
Spring work, winter birds…it won’t be long now until we start to see SPRING BIRDS!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
The March Winds have Arrived — Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Lifting last year’s fallen leaves high, high into the air. 🙂
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
For a Spell the World Becomes Small —- Monday, March 8, 2021
The cranes are starting to leave us
They are still landing here, resting, eating…gathering
Their distinctive calls brightening the day
For just a short while now
We will enjoy their presence
Before they move on toward Idaho
Their spring, summer, and early fall nesting sites.
Flying, higher and higher toward exciting adventures someplace wonderful.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
In the Bright Early Morning — Sunday, March, 7, 2021
Among the wittering and chittering and chirping
Driving into the glow of the sun
Shadows streaming behind, or beside, or in front
Tending to the land on a daily basis has begun.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
One Step, Two Step, Away We Go —- Thursday, March 4, 2021
Terry finished digging out the headgate to the point rows and the horse pasture
The kids had their handprints in it :). Evan (our son) is showing here. 1981 the headgate went in.
The point rows are gone!
Groundwork has begun!
Here he is disking up the corn stalks.
We are on our way!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
The Moon is so Glorious — Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The moon is growing smaller each and every day now. Shrinking from a great swollen ball hazed by a shimmer causing it to look gold as it rises into the sky.
There (as luck would have it) were the Sandhill Cranes etched sharply in the newly minted silver of the moon.
What a gift!
What a marvelous gift…the moon and the Sandhill cranes.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
A Wonderful Omen, a Wonderful Gift — Tuesday, March, 2, 2021
Hi there!
Here is a double rainbow we saw today after a thunderstorm this afternoon staying with friends in St George, Balonne Shire, southern Queensland.
It was definitely the sign of a blessing; St George is on Stage 4 water restrictions, and our friends drink rainwater. The rain of the past 2 days has replenished their tanks.
Stunningly beautiful! All green and wet and full of blessing!
Thank you, Kate!
I just love receiving gifts of rainbows from everyone. They are a walk-together-in the rain.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
It Won’t Be Long Now — Monday, March 1, 2021
It won’t be long now
When the Sandhill Cranes will start to gather together in even larger flocks
Gathering to start their journeys back to the breeding grounds
The migrations will begin around March 10th
With around the week of March 20th where we will see that largest flocks
Winging overhead.
Then the large number of flocks will start to thin
So, by the first week in April,
They have left us.
To grace those who live close to their breeding grounds.
Until then
I will enjoy (and I hope you do also) their glorious selves streaming through the clouds,
And hanging about on the farm.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
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