In a world where (sometimes) one can get caught up in the worry, the fear, and everyday traumas
(for no matter what—problems happen to the just and the unjust)
If we approach the problem with kindness, we may not solve it, but at least we didn’t make it worse.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
My Daddy always said: “Think! Before you open your mouth!”
I sometimes have trouble with this—as he well knew.
The impulse was there, the thought came into my mind just as swiftly left my mouth.
It’s been a hard lesson to learn.
Think slowly, and talk your thoughts even slower.
I try to practice this concept constantly.
“And all the lives we ever lived
all the lives to be and
are full of trees and changing leaves.”– Virginia Woolf
From my
heart to your world,
Linda
Not only are the birds flocking together and moving through, (these are not the Swallows but another bird)
And the sky loudly proclaiming CHANGE
Even the snakes are restless….moving here and there, eating as much as possible, not shedding (the growing time is over), they are starting to gather to ‘den up’.
Here is a quote from good ole trusty Google: “Unlike many warm-blooded animals, snakes don’t actually hibernate in the winter. Instead, snakes go into a state known as brumation where snakes become less active and their metabolism slows down tremendously. Brumation is similar to hibernation in that snakes will sleep for long periods of time.”
They seem to be everywhere right now, heading to wherever they want to call home.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
The light is changing. Truly changing.
Summer is starting its migration to the other part of our globe. The nights are creeping longer and longer; the plants and the soil are beginning to sigh.
The animals are ramping up eating and gathering…
It’s all there, even if the heat is still going strong —
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea. Drink the wild air.”–Ralph Waldo Emerson
From my world to your heart,
Linda
I ran to Mom so I could go with her to the field,
We were checking the water for the billionth time of the day (not complaining–cause I like to go)\
Suddenly Dad stopped and said—“Look!”
Snake!
“What a pretty snake,” Mom said.
Dad and I agreed! The off we went–
Golden Hour on the just planted alfalfa field!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Boo Berry Betty and MOM!
I love seeing the water flowing down the ditch. Into the siphon tubes. Then onto the roots of the growing plants.
The sound of the water…moving, moving feeds my soul.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
There is plentiful Cheat Grass for when the Cows come—yummy greens to mix with the dried fodder.
And Hollyhocks, hiding in the leaves.
Come March, though, they will be brown and dried waiting for the signal to grow again.
Green is still here—gifting our eyes!
From My world to your heart,
Linda
Off we went with Brett and Mariann on a wee trip
Over Owl Creek Pass heading into the SawTooth Mountain Range
It was a perfect day
Full of warmth, color, good friends, and
Stunning tunnels of gold.
We traveled to the Silver Jack Reservoir
Then onto Sero Summit
Our eyes full of colors
And wonderful smells for the doggie’s noses. (Boo Berry went, and their two dogs, Abbie and Shelby)
What a marvelous day for all
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Enjoy each strange and simple moment in the magic of each day
Hold onto each and every step, and place them simmering in your memory.
Living is such an enjoyable gift in time.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
OH! LOOK!
LOOK! MOM! A
GRASSHOPPER!!!
TLC
Life on a Colorado Farm 