That massive snowstorm hovered over the Uncompahgre—moving along the rims, canyons, and valleys. It never came here, but oh my have we been cold. Although,
Sunday the sky cleared and we got SUNSHINE and Shadows!
YAY!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
They turned the water down the canal! It rushed toward the Gunnison River; all full of winter’s weeds.
Gradually, they will turn in more, allowing farmers to start irrigating our fields.
We are getting closer to putting water on our farm. Possibly next week!
SPRING WORK is in FULL SWING!
Brus (n) — Noise; the sound of waves, wind, streaming water
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
The canal was eroding clear into our road.
A big load of broken cement and sand was delivered and an amazing backhoe operator
Created the perfect bank!
YAY!
Trouvaille—(n.) A valuable discovery, or a lucky find; something lovely discovered by chance; a windfall.
A very polished canal bank!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
We had WIND!!! Lots of wind. It made a dust like Dada is making dust.
Hurt my eyes, so I had to go into the house.
Then it started to rain—
It was hard working with Mom in the rain
Then the hard snow came. And Came. and Came.
And the temperatures dropped to 23* at night.
It gradually warmed up—-
But staying outside was HORRID!!!
Boo Berry and TLC
We had to do some pruning of the apricot trees so I saved the branches to brighten the sidewalk.
Then I looked into the sky and saw the blooms on the cottonwood tree—oh, the joy of Spring.
Yutori (Japanese) — Intentionally slowing down to simply be, breathe, listen, and appreciate the beauty of nature and life.
Consciously creating space to relax, reflect, and integrate rather than being constantly busy or rushed.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life is so fragile—yes, very fragile. It’s hard on one’s heart when there is a death.
This is either a raccoon or a wild/domestic cat. (people are awful at dumping out their unwanted pets; this is usually what happens to them.)
Our earth would be flung into chaos if it weren’t for these ugly scavenger birds — and ravens and crows and magpies (to name a few).
Messy? Yes. But thankfully we have them to do all the hard nasty work.
Sigh!
Yugen–a profound awareness of the universe that triggers feelings too deep and mysterious for words. —- noun, Japanese
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
I’ve been a tad unbearably tired lately.
There has been so much to do and I sat around way too much this winter, that I’m having a bit of exhaustion.
Oh, well. This will pass as I develop my strength back. And while that is happening–
There is always the sky and the earth to enjoy.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
It’s turned cold again. Apricots froze— cold. Momma always said—“When Easter is late we will always have a cold spring”. She is so right.
Still, I love being outside….I feel alive and awake when I am.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Spring, like Autumn has a tipping quality about it—
One moment its cold and the wind is blowing
Another moment is hot enough that you think it’s finally Summer!
Spring—YAY! I’ll take it over winter ANY DAY!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
HEY MOM!!! THE Bees are Out!!!
MOM!!!
TLC and Boo Berry
Life on a Colorado Farm 