Next Day, Marble, Colorado, —Monday, July 14, 2025

One thing Wayne had always wanted to do (as an adult) was to go to Marble, Colorado

(Click on the blue to learn more)

So off we went!

Touring the old factory site, going up to the Mine Entrance

And eating at the famous BBQ spot.  It wasn’t too busy that day, we only had a 30 minute wait.

Marble!  A fun place to visit.  An interesting place to learn about.  And Good Company!

Perfect!

Word of the day: Kawaakari (n): The gleam of last light on a river’s surface at dusk; the glow of a river in the darkness.  Origins Japanese

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

ROAD TRIP!!! —- Sunday, July 13, 2025

Terry’s Sister and Brother-in-law came for a very short visit.

Since their time wasn’t very long with us (just a few days) ….and the heat was over-the-top hot

We (all) decided day trip(s) would be a fun thing to do.

Off we went to the Colorado National Monument

We enjoyed ourselves very much!  It was also interesting because Wayne’s grandparents had a fruit orchard at the base of the Monument, connecting to the National Land.

Memories really are special!

Word of the day: Deamflum (n) — the dreamy and calm-like state experienced while listening to a natural waterfall. 

Your friend on a Western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

The Adventures of Boo Berry Betty and TLC Cai-Cai on Friday—-Chapter Seven Boo Berry Tells a Story, Friday, July 11, 2025

Well, It is good things are a go after all those beginning chapters.

Now I have a cat, TLC, and he has me.

He likes to rub against my body when he comes in from outside. I really don’t know what to make of all that, so I just stand there with a dumb look on my face.

I have a DAD and MOM!

And I get to go and do stuff!!!

I’m not very good at going to BIG things with Mom and Dad, but I’m getting better at it.

People like to stop and pet me, and I like for them to do so.  But they have to be the ones to stop.  I’m not going to run out there and jump on their leg.

Riding in the car or the pick-up is disconcerting—I keep thinking I’m going to wind up at someone else’s kennel.

But I never do.

I’m gradually getting the hang of riding.  No, putting my head out the window—that is terrifying.

But I do like to sniff around once I get out.

Well, anyway, we’ve made it all the way to Now- and now I get to tell you about SQUIRREL!  Or maybe SQUIRRELS!!

Read on to Chapter 9  to learn about SQUIRRELS!

WE MADE IT!!! —- Thursday, July 10, 2025

KNEE HIGH BY THE FOURTH OF JULY!!!

Yep!  That’s me in the middle!  Corn and I are the same height!  5’5″ tall! 🙂

Word of the day: Petrichor (n): The pleasant smell of earth after the first rain.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Light Show on the Fourth of July —- Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Hot Air Balloon Festival did a wonderful light show just before it started getting dark.

Let Freedom Ring!!!

Word of the day: Oubaitori (n):  The Japanese idea that people, like flowers, bloom in their own time and in their individual ways. 

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

RAIN!!! Beautiful! Wonderful! Rain — Tuesday, July 8, 2025

And No hay down!  YAY!

This is from my archives —- but, still—-it happened and looked the same

WE GOT RAIN!!!  Thursday late afternoon, we got rain!  Lovely, delightful, rain!

Only one day.  But no hay was down, so it was just perfect!

Word of the day: Petrichor (n) pet/re/chor: The wonderful smell in the air after it’s been raining.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

And Then There are Bees —- Monday, July 7, 2025

Busy. Humming while she works. Singing to me, the flower, and herself.

I sat quietly watching her work.  Listening to her song.

Contented.  She and I.  And the hollyhock.

A feel-good sort of moment.

Word of the day: Omnism: the belief that no religion is truth but that truth is found within them all. 

From my world to your heart,

Linda

I LOVE Getting Emails —- Sunday, July 6, 2025

I love getting emails that open up with a wonderful surprise—

“Thought of you from our farm in western Nebraska…” The email said.

How absolutely marvelous!  This rainbow.  The wide expanse of Nebraska farmland, who could ever ask for more?

Word for the day: Pluviophile (n): a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days. 

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Happy 4th of July, My Friends —Friday, July 4, 2025

We hope your day is full of Joy!  Excitement!

Delicious food and great friends!

God Bless America!

Word of the day— Ceraunophilia (n): Loving thunder and lightning and finding them intensely beautiful.

From our world to your heart,

Linda

Snapping Wasps — Thursday, July 3, 2025

It really isn’t easy!

Not like photographing the hawk

Or a bird landing in the grass

Or a cute little chipmunk

Or a very handsome buck

But it IS a tad fun to see if I can capture one on my camera.

Word of the day—Desiderium (n): an ardent desire or longing; a feeling of loss or grief for something lost 

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda