Many years ago, my son, Timothy, and I volunteered at a dog and cat rescue center near where we lived. After a while, his skill with dogs earned him the right to walk many of the rescues by himself while … Continue reading →
The Colors of Spring! Happy May Day, Everyone! Today is the second anniversary of Sundance Rescue and Recovery’s Farm Sanctuary, and I can’t think of a better way to share this day with you than to tell sheep stories! As … Continue reading →
Hello, All! It’s been a while since I’ve written an update from the farm, and today’s blog post seemed a perfect time to share all that’s going on. First an administrative comment: If you receive our newsletters at the start … Continue reading →
Well, we’re on the other side of quarantine for both Bob and Claude, our two stray/feral cats. What a loud 10 days this has been! I’d love to say that all is well, and we now have two well-adjusted cats … Continue reading →
Last April seems like such a long time ago! So much has happened since then ~ gains, losses, lessons, and all the little pieces of daily life in between. Last April, though, is when Mary, Bella, Wilma, and Cricket were … Continue reading →
Sometime before I was born, my father’s parents purchased an old rambling farmhouse set on several acres in Michigan’s thumb area. I can see the rooms of that house clearly in memory, but what I see the clearest is Grandpa’s … Continue reading →
Around 12:30 one recent night, I was woken up by a notification on John’s phone that managed to slip through his “bedtime” block. Apparently, more of our seed packets had reached Detroit. Aside from the fact that I think it’s … Continue reading →
Happy 2024 Everyone! I hope you all had a marvelous and safe New Year’s celebration! As for John and me ~ and the dogs and sheep! ~ we are starting the new year with some serious cat drama in the … Continue reading →
When I was a young adult, I loved the idea of an extended family sitting around a Thanksgiving table, calmly and respectfully listening to each person in turn say one thing they’re thankful for before everyone shares in the feast. … Continue reading →
Sometime in the 10 day chaos that followed my mom’s death and preceded my son’s wedding, Echo disappeared. I wish I could say exactly when I saw him last during that week, but chaos aside, barn cats don’t seem to … Continue reading →