Category Archives: Life on a Colorado Farm

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

Sunlight, That Glorious Chariot of Jubilation — Wednesday, February 10, 2013

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Cranes lifting up, flying high into that glorious sunlight of a winter sky

While snow clouds hover over Grand Mesa, lighthearted sunbeams light up our fence line

Then clouds, thick and heavy settle down, suddenly pushing through a ragged-edged cloud a burst of merry sunshine — with Mindy Cat on top of the woodpile

The evening sun bounced and stuttered between the buildings…seeping, carefully and sparkling onto the woodpile and the fence beyond.

Everything suspended in a Moment of Magic.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

 

Back on a Snowy Day, Last Week —- Tuesday, February 9, 2021

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During the night, one-day last week, the snow arrived

Not lots and lots of snow,

But enough snow, the ground was frozen

And pleasant to take a wild run about.

Fun!

Perfect!

The gifts of clean air, fresh snow, who could ask for more?

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Chill of Winter Drawing Slowly, Ever so Slowly Toward Spring —- Monday, February 8, 2021

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(The Bridge into our farmyard)

It’s there, a wee tiny hint of Spring

The sunlight breaking through the trees, the ground starting to dry more and more

Coyote hunters walking on soil instead of mud

Then a wee slide back to small and light snow

Where the earth is blessed with moisture

Then warmth, creating mud again

Still cold enough I wear socks with my flip-flops

Winter on the bridge to our farm

After a chilly, but drying wind, on a day of sunshine

From this

To this

To this.

Spring is coming.

Yes, it is.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Enchantment — Sunday, February 7, 2021

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LOOK!

There in the crowded little bird cafe…enjoying a tiny little feast

Twisting this way and that on the treat feeder….a darling little woodpecker!

I think it is a Downy Woodpecker. 

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

Gifts from the Sky — Thursday, February 4, 2021

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There is often more gifts in nature than we realize

Shooting stars are a gift…a flash of light, with a shower of sparks

So is the dim winter sun lighting up the beauty of a little collared-dove

Or to watch the flight of a bird being lit up by bright snowy clouds

Suddenly seeing a hawk flying low over the woodpile

Or to hear the call of the Sandhill Cranes as they wing over the farmyard

Or that flash of red on a Red-winged Blackbird

Lending brightness to a grey sort of day

Hearing an enchanting song

Even in the snow, there is a delight

Full of light, wonder, and song

No matter what is going on in your life…there are always moments of awe.

What a gift.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

From the Heart of the Fire, A Heart — Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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We have been clearing the pasture of old and dead tree stumps and branches.

Where we saw a sundog in the early, early morning sky

Shared the farm with the masses and masses of Sandhill Cranes (YAY)

Quail, a large Jack Rabbit (of whom I didn’t get a photo), and mice.

But, one of the neat things the fire gave us

Was a Heart Rock.  So hot I had to lift it carefully, with the rake, and place it in a snowbank to cool down.

A heart from the fire!

How neat is that?!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm

Linda

Those Wonderful Marvelous Girls — Tuesday, February 2, 2021

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Even in the middle of winter

There is always so much to do.

Just ask T’Ata and Glory B…

Scattering Sandhill Cranes is just ONE of those fun things to do. 🙂

Your friend on western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Sky, Appearing Different throughout the Day — Monday, February, 1, 2021

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There, just over-head…

Those marvelous pieces of vapor

Breaking up the melancholy feel

Of a bleak winter’s day.

Clouds…just a joyous as a sky full of birds!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Mystery of Golden Light — Sunday, January 31, 2021

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Sometimes…not always, but sometimes

The setting sun lights up the bare branches of the sleeping trees

Highlighting the gnarled and twisted leaves still stuck to the branches

Exposing the beauty of sleeping winter land.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Earth, Sky, Snow, Sleet— Thursday, January 28, 2021

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As the snow fell heavily on the farm

The Sandhill Cranes bunched together –trying to warm their soddened feathers.

I felt a tad sorry for them.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda