Outside the Weather was Forceful and Damp—-Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Dayphoto

Since the weather was damp and rather cool I decided I wanted to try my hand at creating and cooking a 9th Century Feast.

I just finished reading the whole series by Octavia Randolph set in the 9th Century Saxon-Viking era of Angle-Land (England) and Gotland, Switzerland.

Octavia Randolph is a very generous author allowing the first novel to be read free from her website AND she also allows you to download a book of Cookery Book(let)

Although, I had already purchased the Kindle version of her books before I visited her website. But for those of you who wish to download the first book, the above link will take you there.

The Circle of Ceridwen is a marvelous adventure, I encourage you to enjoy the series also.

Anyway, after reading about Octavia Randolph’s Winter Feast, and her friend’s, Deborah Dishes take on the feast from the book of Cookery…

I decided I wanted to make a feast!

It took me two days to create—first off because of food allergy issues I had to make my (mock Venison pie) with a gluten-free crust. Then (instead of venison, being fresh out of venison, I cooked up a nice sized pork roast.

Then I got to thinking with all this prep work…lucky me two of our daughters called Sunday morning (the day I wanted to have a feast) and I invited them to come to share in a 9th Century feast. Thankfully they came.

I sat the table with rather modern dishes (1970) and allowed the use of forks, spoons, and knives. Being fresh out of ale or wine, they had to drink ICED water. Other than those modern day conveniences we proceeded to have a feast.

Not wanting to create EVERYTHING I picked six items before we began I read to them a wee bit from the cookbook, so they understood the value of black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Here is my take on a Gluten Free Venison Pie (mock)

Honeyed Carrots and parsnips with little flakes of mint

Lavender Pudding, which deflated a wee bit, but tasted wonderful

And oatcakes served for dessert with honey and cinnamon apples (of which I forgot to take a photo).

Everyone enjoyed everything! They liked the little tidbits of knowledge I read to them, and the flavors of all the foods.

As for me…I want to do it again. Using some of the other recipes in the book. What a fun little feast we had.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

Only the Rain Falling is the Constant Sound —-Monday, October 8, 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dayphoto

It’s been raining for days and days…and nights and nights

But with the rain, there are bursts of color which pummels the dark sky with joy

The sun breaks through the heavy clouds

Freshening the sky and our eyes

From my world to your hearts,

Linda

The Bringer of Beauty and Pleasure —-Sunday, October 7, 2018

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Dayphoto

It’s raining here. Has been for days! And Nights.

But I am not complaining, although we are starting to be a tad too wet!

Still, this morning after a very rich and full cloudburst

A rainbow appeared over our house, landing in the now harvested pinto bean field

And on the Cottonwood tree at the end of Fedler’s yard

The whole tree was alive with the color gold!

The sky is a dark leaden color, the rainbow over our house brings such beauty and pleasure I just had to share it with you!

From my world to your heart,

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday— Rocky Chaco Man

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Dayphoto

Mom, Dad, and I were out working around the haystack yard when Mom looked up and said: “We are heading toward colder weather—sundog in the sky!”

I looked up with her and sure enough…there it was all sparkly and purdy!

Anyway…back to Rocky Chaco Man—

He has the best job…he gets to have lots of hugs and pets and pets and hugs…you see Rocky is a Reading Dog for the Mesa County Library System.

Rocky says he LOVES his job, but he HATES having to have a bath before he goes!!

HATES IT!

But Rocky Chaco Man’s mom insists—she says little kids can be allergic to dog fur so Rocky has to be as clean as possible.

Rocky says once he gets there he doesn’t even remember the horrors of the bath. It’s all about kids and hugs from that point on.

(I agree with Rocky…baths are NOT my favorite thing!)

Boomer Beaglie Brown

The Bull Draw Fire—Thursday, October 4, 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dayphoto

That red and purple streak is smoke from the Bull Draw Fire behind us on the Uncompahgre Plateau

Here is what they are saying about the fire:

Good Morning Everyone! Starting today, Monday, October 1, 2018, we will no longer be updating the #BullDrawFire Facebook page unless something changes and new information becomes available.

Please contact Grand Valley Ranger District at 970-242-8211 with any questions you have about the Bull Draw Fire. You can also call (970) 874-6625 for recorded fire information for GMUG National Forest.

Thank you to everyone in the community for your patience and support these past two months. As you enjoy your National Forest, please be aware of the hazards in a recently burned area and please put your campfires OUT COLD.

The fire is 36,549 acres and 95% contained. Crews will remain engaged on the fire until a season-ending event occurs, meaning a large amount of precipitation, possibly snow.

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Photo Description: Fall colors on the GMUG National Forest, USFS

Well, the big storms are here! And my sincere hope that the fire is now out!

Even as I write this we are having huge wind and slashing rain.

All our storms come from the area of the Uncompahgre Plateau so it is with a fervent prayer that fire is now history!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm

Linda

My Brother Wrote Something —- Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dayphoto

One day last year my brother wrote to me a wee email about my search for purpose in life

(this is a random, but a consistant battle I have with myself—finding my ‘skills’)

I don’t seem to struggle as much as use too, but the ‘need’ to be good at something still rings within me at different points.

Anyway, I printed off his thoughts and read over his email randomly

At the very end, he stated something I have been thinking each of you might find a use for in your life

Dan wrote; “I have learned that when I am feeling pressured, stressed, depressed, or ill— it is a message ringing from my soul to change or do something different”.

Every time I read that my heart, mind, and soul goes WOW!

That is the key….the Universe calling loudly to me.

So it is with a sense of cheerfulness and pleasure

I can actually see what I am longing for—then, as lightly as a fluttering butterfly; peace and purpose fill my body and I can move forward.

I hope this amazing statement from my brother can help you also.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

The Sky is Full of Rain the Trees Dripping with Answer—-Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Dayphoto

It’s raining here! A beautiful soft ground soaking pleasurable Autumn rain.

The rain is causing the Earth, the plants, and ME to sing with gladness!

Rain!

Glorious wonderful exquisite Rain!

Your friend on-a western Colorado farm,

Linda

In the Lights Friday Night—-Monday, October 1, 2018

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Dayphoto

Friday Night was Delta High School’s Home Coming….several ‘car guys’ from around the area were contacted and asked if they would be willing to escort the royalty for the Homecoming with their convertible car—top down, of course :).

Gradually they all drove in and lined-up

It was a wee wait until half-time

Then it was time!

(I don’t have permission to show their faces)

A Magical Experience for one special night!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm

Promise Me, Please, You Will Stop and Enjoy Just Today—-Sunday, September 30, 2018

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Dayphoto

In this world of many wonders, the God(s) send brilliant blessings, which we can not see if we don’t stop and look.

My email had this marvelous message:
” Hi, Linda.
A strong and fast storm blew through late afternoon today, knocking down limbs throughout the area. It moved west to east, with the setting sun breaking out on the horizon right as the downpour ended.

You know what that means:

And just a few moments before, this was sitting atop our roof:

By its tail feathers, it looked to be a Cooper’s Hawk.

Hoping you get some good rain – and soon.

Thanks. Take care.

Joe

This day, this wonderous day is the only one you have until you wake up the next morning.

Thank you, Joe!

May each one of you have a day full of glowing sunlight!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday— Moon Walk

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Dayphoto

Mom and I took a walk in the moonlight…that beautiful wonderful silver moonlight!

Mom LOVES walking in the moonlight.

Mindy didn’t go, she was sleeping next to Dad when Mom and I got up and went outside around one in the morning.

It’s still warm here, but cooling down rapidly in the night. It’s quite cold by morning.

But one o’clock is not bad…work jacket cold.

So off we went…just Mom and I.

On our way past the cornfield, we ran into a buck…well, actually we scared him. He was sleeping at the edge of the field, near the irrigation ditch. Up he jumped! Mom’s camera caught him in the light of the moon and a little star next to the moon.

“Cool!” Mom exclaimed.

I just kept on sniffing around and down the road. Although, I do stay close to Mom anymore…elderly now you see.

Mom doesn’t make me stay close, I just want too.