The Summer Solstice —-Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Dayphoto

“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. THe sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.”—Maud Hart Lovelace, Betsy-Tracy and TIb

It has been hot here. Very hot! The thermometer read 106* yesterday around four o’clock in the afternoon. And supposed to be even warmer today.

I love the heat! Yes! Really I do. Although…. walking outside is like pushing aside those heavy curtains on stages…the ones usually made of red velvet with gold trim.

The air is perfumed with the incense of rose.

This morning sunrise is a visible promise of more sun-heated shadows under trees and along buildings.

As the sun set, last night, the birds and insects started falling silent—until it was

just us, Terry, Boomer and I–the running water, the cooling earth

And the Strawberry Moon.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

RAINBOWS!!! —– Thursday, June 9, 2016

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Dayphoto

There it was — a tiny little rainbow starting to take shape. It was precious, although short lived; the clouds quickly covered the sun taking the beginnings of a rainbow with it.

As we were heading back to the farm yard a rain chute dropped down on to the land, across Highway 348, and the sun dropped passed the dark rain cloud into it’s resting place for the night —

In doing so, the brilliant ending of the sun caused the sky to light up with that special glow; illuminating all the dark corners of the earth, the sky and within the soul.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

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

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 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

The World Pauses—Thursday, May 19, 2106

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dayphoto

Gradually, day-by-day our world is changing.

Moving ever closer to summer, although still chilled with rain showers and drizzle.

The wind sings loudly causing the wind chime to clash and bang, or the wind moves as only a breath lifting the leaves on the trees in soft little flutters of green.

The day swings into to full force rushing toward it’s own end; the birds actively twittering and wakeful from first light until gloaming.

Each day is filled with activity—so much to do and to get done before the shadows of the night fill the air. The shadows are cold this time of year, but in summer warm and soft.

There is that special time…that moment just before light, or in the gloaming, just before dark; the silence speaks to me. And if I’m very still and just listen the world pauses and takes a breath.

With Love, from my world to your heart

Linda

The Enchantment in Work—Sunday, May 15, 2016

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Dayphoto

There is tremendous satisfaction from pulling weeds out of the soil. Backbreaking and endless the chore, but it always gives me a sense of triumph.

My yard is a series of rooms..flung around the edges of the lawn. Tearing the roots of thistles, bind-weed, wild grasses single-minded in the sun and the heat. (I love the sun and the heat. Love it!)

I ripped and tore with tremendous concentration–covering 1/2 acre…stopping only at the end of the day.

feeling the soil give up the stubborn root; the foe lying defeated in my wheelbarrow

The farm yard felt calm and empty as I worked. Pleasant, peaceful, healing!

(some of the above photos were taken previously, as is this one)

I still have the east side of the house to do, but today is Sunday. And it’s trying to rain. I played hookey (just this morning) from changing water, letting Terry get the early morning sets! I’ll be back out there at noon and beyond. Right now I’m taking a wee break!

I love the silence of solitude.

Love,

Linda

A Freak Spring Hail Storm—-Sunday, May 8, 2016

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Dayphoto

Early Saturday morning, around 3-or 4, I don’t really remember now. We had a terrible hail storm

It came in swath straight from the south

Tearing through the farm yard and damaging the trees

We have little leaves stuck everywhere.

Although, we feel we were lucky because none of the plants set out under freeze covers were damaged, the covers stayed in place…and the corn is not up in the fields.

The sunrise looked like this! Stunning isn’t it?

Then the rain clouds came back in…only rain clouds. We are still changing water through all of this rain, mud and cold. Irrigation doesn’t stop once we start.

By sunset Saturday evening the clouds started parting. It was glorious!

Today is cold and only partly cloudy. Once more I’m very thankful the corn isn’t up yet and my covered tomatoes and other things are still doing fine.

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

Linda

The World Paused—-Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Dayphoto

Yesterday was a good day, the air was warm, the sun shone, and the clouds started drifting away.

As the sun sat it seemed as if the world and the sky and even the air stood still–breathless, it seemed.

The birds paused in their evening song as if waiting.

The sunset started out as a small apricot glow, then gradually burst into a brilliance untold. The shadows seemed to grow darker and deeper in seconds as the sky blazed with perfect point of balance of light before dark.

For just a tiny moment in time I felt like I could feel that wonderful heartbeat of Mother Earth and Father Sky’s answering echo.

From my world to your Heart

Linda

A Smile and a Nod of Understanding—-Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Dayphoto

“Bee to the blossom, Moth to the flame, Each to his passion, what’s in a name?” —Helen Hunt Jackson

A friend of mine ‘shared’ with me the above photo…(double click if you want to read all the little spots)….on my FaceBook page. I had to actually laugh-out-loud when I saw it. Someone really does understand that need to create everyone has. (Sometimes the names have to be changed, but it’s still the same.)

Then I saw on Pinterest this little saying: “The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.” — Jessica Hische

I had to stop a moment and ask myself what DO I do when I’m not WANTING to do anything. It’s a rather fun thing to ask yourself.

We woke up to a skiff of snow this morning. Things are turning green, the earth is too wet to farm, but it will dry. Friday is APRIL…of jolly! We are moving right along to warmer weather. YAY!

With joy, your friend,

Linda