A Heart Beat—–Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Dayphoto

We finished up the last set as rain clouds played over the Uncompahgre Plateau, and in the canyons, between us and Grand Junction, Colorado

The air was like walking through a hum of bees…the ozone strong enough to be felt on your skin.

It had rained earlier, creating a slick mud on the earth, but only one layer deep.

When the air is like this it give me a sense of intimacy, as though my soul is flowing out to mingle with sky.

I was thinking how I would love to transport you here with me…sometimes photos are just simply not equal to the experience.

It was then I looked down, walking where I had walked many, many times before, when I saw it…

I took it home, washed all of the dirt off then took a photo for you. (I realize, now, I should have taken a photo of it right there, mud covered and all, but I didn’t)

The earth had given me a heartbeat…one to share with you; my friends.

From my world to your heart

Your friend, always

Linda

If Ever I Leave You—Monday, June 6, 2016

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Dayphoto

To take from William Butler Yeats: The Lake Isle of Innisfree–” I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, and a small cabin I build there of clay and wattles made; nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee, and live alone in the bee-loud glade”.

If ever I leave You—You will find me here. Somewhere ‘out here’ where you can hear the dark descending upon the land.

The busy day full of humming bees, sky of blue, and puffy white clouds, the temperature hot and the air full of the fragrances of all growing things.

(How we let ourselves know that the water didn’t make it to the end of the row.)

Standing on the ditchbank Terry and I watched a huge lighting storm flashing over Kebler Pass between Crawford and Crested Butte.

If ever I leave you…please stand still…listening… for I will be here. On this farm where the land, the sky, and air speak to me.

From my world to your heart.

Linda

Heat Shimmering on the Farm—Sunday, June 5, 2016

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Dayphoto

The heat has arrived! The sun started the day with a promise of warmth..of air smelling like Iris, Columbines, roses, and pink daisies.

I woke feeling ever so creative and full of energy that I took upon myself a staggering amount of work: clean in the basement, mop the floors in the kitchen, bathroom, the back porch, wash all their windows, clean all the cupboards and cabinets, and refrigerator, oh, yes and scour the stove.

Work in one flower bed: weed, prune, deadhead, etc. Painted two of the garden benches.

While I’m at it —why not try three new recipes I’ve been wanting to try for some time

AND….start making paper. (Something I’ve been wanting to do for—ever)

By the middle of the day the heat was sucking down into the earth, causing the soil to glow and simmer and Terry and I to do so right along with it!

It was still hot when we went for the last set of the night, but starting to cool down. (As a side-bar note–I really love the heat; it’s the cold I don’t care for.) When we finally got back home after the last set (9:30 p.m.) I was obliged to admit to myself— I can not work like that anymore.

I have to pace myself…I was way too tired. I may have been able to work like that a few years ago, or even last year. But not this year. From now on I’m going to ‘save’ some things to do later. There really isn’t a time clock on my work. The only real time clock exists with the plants on the farm and in my yard. Everything else will wait.

And if people come and the house needs dusting, or the windows washed, I hope they understand—-somethings will just get done at another time.

Besides…I’m sure it’s okay. I never go see someone’s home, I go to see the people who live there.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

A Gift—-Thursday, June 2, 2016

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Dayphoto

“A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”—Unknown

Each one of you have touched my heart in some way, every day. From heartfelt comments, to joyful celebrations on your blog or through your comments on my blog.

For that I thank each and every one of you!

This came in the mail today! A glorious canvas photograph wall hanging. all the way from Canada. (If you would like– hop on over to Linda’s blog. She lives on a huge ranch in Alberta, Canada. Just click on the blue lines and you will be taken there. 🙂 )

I am so humbled by all of you!

From my heart to your world,

Linda

Summer Fills the Air—-Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Dayphoto

We’ve been busy the last several days.

First was the planting of the new alfalfa field, followed by

(just as soon as he got off the tractor) irrigating that field. ( We are still a tad cold early mornings)

Then came our largest field….now planted to pinto beans! (We water it first, let it dry a bit, then plant)

After which we loaded sweet corn into the planter and headed up to my sweet corn spot.

Almost done!

We finished up the new irrigation of the alfalfa field (the seed is so tiny we plant and then water)

About 9:00 p.m. we started the water on the Middle Field.

We were setting water drenched in an amazing sunset!

The whole sky seemed to flame in vivid yellow and orange!

The bright light flared and drained from the sky

Leaving a tiny afterglow.

No matter where you live, I’m sure you will agree with me how amazing nature is.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Days are Full of Peace—-Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Dayphoto

So far the days have started out warm—then they cloud over, with a sharp cool wind; by sunset we are back to warmth.

In Between, we sometimes have to wear a jacket or a coat.

The Uncompahgre Plateau even has full blown storms hinting that we are about to get drenched.

But today…this morning… the sun is shining and spreading heat across the land.

Boomer and I followed Terry up to the end of the Middle Field where we are removing a fence.

The air was full of bird songs, the squawk of pheasants, the buzzing of bees…I always find being up here soothing.

There is only Terry and I and Boomer—the feeling is peace.

It is also called Home.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

I Humbly Thank You—-Monday, May 30, 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dayphoto

Memorial Day Flag tribute at the City of Delta Cemetery, Delta, Colorado.

We have so much! So very much to be thankful for!

"And I'm proud to be an American,

Where at least I know I"m free,

And I won't forget the men who died,

Who gave that right to me."---Lee Greenwood, "Proud to Be an AMerican"

So very, very much!

To all of those who have served I humbly Thank you.

Love,

Linda

The Deepest of Silence—-Sunday, May 29, 2016

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dayphoto

Somethings are not measured in words

Nor in rituals

Sometimes joy is bearable through a tender anguish

Even a indescribable yearning is rich in music from the earth

(Rain in the Roubidoux Canyon, just below our farm)

From time to time you realize what you are seeing is really reality

(sunrise on the Uncompahgre Plateau)

Through the day to day of living

(Rainbow sent to me by Elaine who lives in the BLACK FOREST or Colorado. This is a tweet from COWx Photog (@COWxPhotog) tweeted at 7:50 PM on Sat, May 28, 2016:
@JimCantore @AriWeather @weatherchannel @WX_RT @weather5280 @DrGregForbes @theWXwoman @DaveAgCBS Colorado! #cowxhttps://t.co/P9mqjBDnGj
(https://twitter.com/COWxPhotog/status/736736552559075329 A rainbow on the plains of Colorado!)

Occasionally you understand that the deepest peace always shows itself in silence!

It’s just up to you to discern.

From my heart to your world,

Linda

Bubbles of Joy—-Thursday, May 26, 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dayphoto

The Monster at the Loch of Colorado Farm. He resides within the Standing Stones Garden.

Everything comes at a price, they say. Everything.

But I wonder: Does it have to be in pain, and sweat and tears!

Can’t the price be hope, and joy, and the belief in well-being?

Can’t it come through that most profound emotion called Love?

Why NOT approach everything in the belief that there is a stream of well-being in the world and be part of that stream?

I love the coolness and the sudden sense of relief the second I arrive in that place of “letting go”. The letting go place is soothing, calming, and (to be very honest) Real!

Even if you don’t understand what I’m trying to say…that’s okay also.