Wool!
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 →
Tracy Geiser
Reaching Across The Veil
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 →
Midwinter Musings on Biodiversity
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 →
New Year’s Cat Tails
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 →
Thanksgiving
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 →
To Love A Barn Cat
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 →
Mittens and Freedom
Mittens found herself in quarantine for five weeks instead of the usual four, mainly because I made a mistake and didn’t trust my instincts. I should know better by now, but … Anyway, after her first week in the … Continue reading →
Sheep Stories ~ Duchess
As I was cleaning the Little Barn’s play area the other day, I happened to look out at Mary, Cricket, Bella, and Duchess in the pasture. They were playing tag. One would nose another in the neck or side, then … Continue reading →
Riley ~ Our Soccer Star
Over the years, I’ve heard trainers explain many different ways of teaching a dog to fetch a ball. Of all the ways I’ve heard, though, my favorite method was to use a long lead and a bag of Cheetos. According … Continue reading →
Reflections on Time and Healing
I met Nano in a vet’s office many years ago. He looked like a rat, scampering about on the floor, running from one sheltering place to another. Then he saw me, stopped moving, barked at me once, and turned tail … Continue reading →