Getting the ground ready! First, he plows! (We don’t burn; we are firm believers in putting everything back into the soil for rich, lush soil. ) 🙂
Then it sits for a spell to dry out. After that, there are a few more steps until we plant.
Two more fields to plow….the alfalfa fields will stay, we will continue to have hay for a few more years. 🙂
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Yep! (Caught on a game camera—I had to see who was making that STINK! 🙂 )
Your friend on a western COlorado farm,
Linda
I had to take a photo just for you! So you can see this naughty girl. She is always and constantly OUT!!!
Sigh!!!
Of course, she jumped the fence, got her hoof caught in it, so we had to rebuild it.
Two more weeks, Terry thinks, and the food will be gone. Then these girls will go on to something else.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
OH! Is that a rainbow?
Not a rainbow, but a
But an extremely bright Sundog! Stunningly beautiful, shining brightly there in the sky.
A sign of cold(er) weather to descend upon us.
Gosh, I think that is the brightest sundog I, personally, have ever seen!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
There is always something to do. Uh-huh, right now we are working on a ditch that seemed to give us lots of trouble over the summer.
Farms. There is always a lot of work, summer, winter, fall, and spring.
Farm work — I guess you could, Terry, and I LOVE IT!!! 🙂
From my heart to your world,
Linda
We are seeing more clouds—some storm-laden.
The grasses are turning red
Something I’ve really never noticed before.
They are actually rather beautiful.
The trees are starting to turn yellow–a true sign, if there ever was one.
Spider webs dot the landscape
The light is changing!
Yep–no matter what the calendar says, the earth, the sky, and all the plants say fall is here!
I am so thankful, happy, and very, very grateful!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Leave your desk,
Forget your house work
Open your door and step outside!
Smell the rain coming in
Wander along sparkling water
Look up
Feast upon the eye candy of flowers
Watch the sun set or rise —-
at least one of them
Watch the sun warm up the land
Sit in the cool shade and relax
Go outside do something….
And (Do not forget) to look for kisses from the earth!
“A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also in the guise of fond memories.”— Honore de Balzac
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Sometimes I struggle. Just a little, but still—-
That mild depression I talked about a few days ago—
But you know something?—
All I have to do is look around,
And see the many blessings,
Gifts, hugs, and love the earth, the sky, the very air I breath gives to me
Not to fail to mention, all your well wishes and lovely comments
To know I have nothing to be depressed about.
Life is good—always. We just have to ‘see’ to understand.
Meraki (v): To do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
I would often stop and listen to the bird songs and the distant sounds of traffic and thank God for allowing me to drift into this dream-like time with nature.
A true blessing.
Sturmfrei: the freedom of being alone, the ability to do what you want. The literal translation of the German word is “storm-free”.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Over winter the gated pipe always walks apart. Creating a crack we must take care of, come spring
There! Pulled together.
We need to set the uptake pipe, and we are good to go. Water should start flowing in this field very soon.
Fika (n.) {fee-ka} Swedish. A moment to slow down and appreciate the good things in life.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
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