The Old Gods Live Here and There and Everywhere — Thursday, July 22, 2021

Sometimes I think to myself, that the Old Gods

Those awe-inspiring Gods of long-long-long ago

Are still here among us

Only we have different names for them now. (Like nature, wind, rain, etc.)

They are still here, flying with the birds in the air

Singing to our hearts and minds and souls in the morning

And in the evening.

They are in the sunlight,

And glittering off the tiny wings of Humming Birds

They gather in the most unlikely of places

They bring together the edges

Lifting up our hearts

When our hearts have tripped, or fallen slightly, or leaned a little too far here or there

Then the old Gods rebalance everything, even us.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

That Brutal World We Live In — Wednesday, July 21, 2021

While out-and-about

I saw a coyote (from a distance) hanging out where the swather had been sitting and where the squirrels were playing.

He/she was sporting the Summer-fur look.

POUNCE!

A quick dash off.

Sigh!

I drove the four-wheeler over to the spot, to save the rest of the surry of squirrels, at least for a short while.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

WOW! A Gift! —–Tuesday, July 20, 2021

This is so exciting!

A family of squirrels fell in love with the swather.

Their very own playground (for a spell, at least).

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

 

Third Field — Monday, July 19, 2021

Terry cut the third field of alfalfa…

Now we wait for it to dry.

Even though this field is just cut…it has been sold.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda

Within the Restless Clouds—Sunday, July 18, 2021

Sometimes the unique occurs…Marianne from Northview Diary sent me this:

Hi Linda,
Actually every time I see a rainbow or a sundog I think of you. This little cutie was contained within a cloud, something I had never seen before.
Take care,
Marianne

A gift from the sky!
a Rainbow cloud to cloud is very new to me and a huge delight to see.
Thank you ever so much, Marianne!
Just perfect to share this gift from New York with each one of you.
From my world to your heart,
Linda

The Adventures of TLC Cai-Cai on Friday—-I’m a Big Kid Now, Friday, July 16, 2021

I like to go for rides! In the Pick-Up with Mom and Dad.

I get to see lots and lots of stuff.  I like learning about STUFF!

Mom makes me wear my harness; as soon as she puts it on, I KNOW!  WHEEEEE! Off we get to go!

I don’t whine or meow or anything.  When I get tired, I curl up on Mom’s lap and sleep.

I have, also, figured out MICE!  I watched Mindy bring Mice to Mom and get lots and lots of pets for bringing Mom mice. So I got Mom a mouse also.

That Mouse was LOTS of FUN!  I played with it here and there and, well, gosh everywhere.

No, I didn’t eat it.  I only eat cereal and yummy stuff in a can.  The eating mouse thing, Mindy does I just don’t get.

Anyway…I AM A BIG KID NOW!

TLC Cai-Cai

We had Rain, Softly Gentle Rain — Thursday, July 15, 2021

Even though we have hay down (sigh)

The gift of rain blessed our part of the world.

A simple necessity, and a not so small joy!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Enjoy the Moment — Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The smoke is thick here from all the fires in the west.  Sometimes so thick the street lights think it is time to come on.

Meanwhile —-

Those darling little Barn Swallow babies…

Are getting close to leaving the nest! 🙂

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Opening the Second Field — Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The second field is now cut

And drying

With this furnace-like heat, we should see the hay ready to bail soon.  (although, we will need some dew in the mornings to actually make the bales.  I sure hope it all comes together.)

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

SOLD — Monday, July 12, 2021

Every last bale of the first field was loaded up and hauled out

Just before the clock stuck 9:00 p.m.

Two trucks, two trailers; all the hay gone to new homes!

YAY!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda