Dixie’s Birthday—Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Dayphoto

Dixie (the darling little girl with the bottom of her soles facing us) was my best friend all of my life. From the time we were born.

Judy is one year older than us, (Judy has her hand up) and is Dixie’s sister. It seems that Judy is always there to pick up the pieces and glue all of us back together.

Dixie always told us (Judy and I) , the first voice she recognized was Judy’s. For she could remember hearing it from the beginning of all time.

She was a tiny, vivacious, extremely funny and a very intelligent redhead. (I’m in the plaid and she is the white dress)

We had good times and bad times, wonderful fun times and some miserable fights. But no matter what, we were always friends through everything.

I am holding the cat; she is holding the cat’s paw.

We lost her over 20 years ago to cancer. There isn’t a day that goes that I don’t think of her. To see her in my photos makes me smile, although my heart is stricken.

Happy Birthday, My wonderful friend of my heart. Although you are not here, I know you are not truly gone.

From my heart always,

Linda

A Birthday Present from Canada to Me — Tuesday, January, 31, 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Dayphoto

Linda Pierson from Just Another Day on the Prairie did a watercolor of Sammy Sam and sent it to me for my birthday! What a thoughtful present!

Thank you so much, Linda

Your friend on a western Colorado Farm,

Linda

The Sandhill Cranes —- Monday, January 30, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Dayphoto

Marianne from Northview Diary asked me for a photo of the lovely Sandhill Cranes who winter around here.

So for your viewing pleasure

I bring to you a wee series of

Of those beautiful

Dancing Birds!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Routine of My Life is Part of My Daily Contentment—-Sunday, January 29, 2017

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Dayphoto

Although the winter hours are snail-like in progress moving ever so slowly toward the uplifting time of Spring.

My days are still full of wonder and joy. From the tiny shadows of the dried out, but still standing weeds,

To a lone Canadian goose

feather laying in wait for me to find it.

And always, always that wonder of the sun shining on the mountains; (This mountain range is the San Juan Mountain range) surrounding our farm.

And those oldest of sundials— shadows—horizontal, vertical, then horizontal again, in the shifting light.

As the light begins to die, burning color upon the land, fading moment by moment into ashes of gray. My heart lifts in song.

I hope I am always here. Living out my last days… right here, on this little farm.

For you see….I truly love my life.

From my world to your heart.

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday—-Houston

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Dayphoto

Houston came for a visit! I didn’t know she was back from Alamosa, Colorado…but she WAS!

She ran all the way across the muddy fields to see ME!

After we played and wrestled and had a great Time!

Shannon and Romeo came up to see us.

Then I went back with Houston and we played and played with Shannon’s dogs and Romeo and Willow cat.

Then it was time for me to go home.

I begged and begged Mom to spend the night. Or let Houston stay with us. But Houston’s Dad was getting ready to head back to Alamosa, so we had to say good-bye!

I whined and whined when she drove away.

Mom says Houston will be back again soon.

Okay…until then I can always play with Rocky!

And Etta! Here she is dressed as a tick. Etta is a hunting dog.

Oh, and Black Beauty Princess Dog. (who is just a sweet dog)

Shilo doesn’t play much. Shilo is always business. She is the head hunting dog.

Boomer

In Spite of it All—Thursday, January 26, 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dayphoto

Even if the ground is too muddy to go for a four-wheeler ride Terry and Boomer and I always go for a walk. If Min-Min cat is outside she is tagging along also.

Now if the wind blows and turns the world all crooked.

We stay inside! 🙂

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

When the Weather Outside is Frightful—-Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Dayphoto

And you and your husband are bored….

A chicken pot pie helps! (Plus company to share it with)

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Smallest Things Take Up the Most Room—-Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dayphoto

“Sometimes,” said Pooh, “the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”–A.A. Milne

Because of terrible weather and bad driving conditions, we have not been able to attend many of our grandson’s basketball games.

But yesterday (bad weather and all) we looked at each other and said: “Let’s Go!” So off we went to Carbondale, Colorado, where the Parachute Cardinals (we are the Cardinals) took on the Rams for a very exciting over-time, buzzer ending basketball game.