The Adventures of Boo Berry Betty and TLC Cai-Cai on Friday—-Getting Closer and Closer, Friday, April 11, 2025

Mom said we are getting closer and closer to starting the water on the farm

There are just a few things left to do—

Mark out all the fields—the alfalfa fields

The corn fields

and fix the gated pipe

Gated pipe always, always, always walks apart over the winter.

And make the ditches (and clean the ditches) Gosh, there’s lots left to do. But much closer.

Once those things are done—

Then, we go out to check/change the furrows twice daily (maybe more often).

Until it’s harvest time in the fall.

Boo Berry, Mom’s helper all the way

Good, you do that—-I’ll protect the farm!!!

Cynefin—Welsh (m.) A place where a person or an animal feels it ought to live and belong; it is where nature around you feels right and welcoming 

TLC

Today is Absolutely Gorgeous—Thursday, April 10, 2025

The sun lingers longer and longer

The two alfalfa fields are brimming with the color green

The air is heavy with the scent of warmth, the sound of birds, and

Terry and I are brimming with enthusiastic energy.

Supposed to be 80* today— I AM READY!

Sophrosyne (n.) A healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness 

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

God(s) Huge—Wednesday, April 9, 2025

I believe God speaks to us—through soft whisperings of the earth.  Here is a Rock Flower in the canal—ready for us to see—just before the water comes.

A gift!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

 

A Storm Playing on the Uncompahgre — Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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

THE WATER HAS COME—- Monday, April 7, 2025

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

Repair of the Canal —- Sunday, April 6, 2025

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

 

The Adventures of Boo Berry Betty and TLC Cai-Cai on Friday—-Winter Returned, Sigh!, Friday, April 4, 2025

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

My Heart is Happy—- Thursday, April 3, 2025

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 — Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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

Tired —Lately—Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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