Whenever I get to talk with someone I haven’t talked to for a while, after the catching up on what’s new in each other’s life, the conversation invariably turns to reminiscing about old times. This is especially true in regard to former coworkers. After working in the same place for the last 24 years, I…
DetailsIt is hard for me to sit here typing out this week’s blog while there are so many things still to do. Today is actually Friday, so keep that in mind while you read. This week has been a trial of my own focus and procrastination issues. Several weeks ago, I committed to setting up…
DetailsLife here on our little farm/ranch has a definite rhythm of its own. It’s tied closely with nature’s rhythm. The length of the daylight hours is getting shorter, and nighttime is getting longer. Summer grass is going dormant, and leaves are turning colors and falling from the trees. The animals know that winter is coming.…
DetailsWhile I was mowing with the tractor this morning, my mind was covering a lot of ground of its own. I started to contemplate some things that I will admit I hadn’t given a lot consideration to—at least not in a long time. I have always considered all the work required to keep our…
DetailsMy apologies to you for not posting in my blog last week; I had every intention to. Last week I was on vacation with my husband. Initially, I had considered taking the week off from writing. But since my blog is so new, I was resolved not to miss a week. Quality time with my…
DetailsIf you are wondering what happened to last week’s blog, I have much to tell you. The last two weeks have been busy and contained a mixture of emotions. I just got back from some training in Oklahoma. I was sent there by my other job to learn about new equipment that we will be…
DetailsI have had at least one cat around for most of my life. Many were house cats, because I lived in the suburbs. They’ve been neutered males, they’ve been spayed females, and I’ve even had a couple of tomcats. Long hair, short hair, short tail, blue-eyed, Siamese looking, you name it, I’ve had quite the…
DetailsTemperatures here in Texas are reaching 100 degrees most days, now. Summer seems brutally hot every year. The horses have salt lines on their backs, and the cats and dogs just lie around in the shade. On the weekends, we work outside around the farm and the house. We get up around sunrise, have…
DetailsSometimes you get to recognize foreshadowing in your life. It can be scary if you are not ready for it. Other times, it leads to random but interesting thoughts. Well, last week my niece and her husband spent a few days at our house. They brought with them their adorable little boy. He is all…
DetailsFirst confession, this is my first blog, ever. I have given considerable thought to whether or not I wanted to take on the responsibility of maintaining a weekly blog. I take my relationships with people seriously. When I commit to something, I am going to see it through, so my decision to be here for…
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