Happy July 4th weekend, everyone! The days are flying by! I always thought that was a quaint saying ~ until now. Now I’d swear it’s true! There is so much happening every day that it would be impossible to share … Continue reading →
Years ago, in response to someone’s thoughtless comment about how I always talk to animals, I wrote this: I would rather err on the side of trying to establish a relationship where none could exist, then miss an opportunity to … Continue reading →
As I typed out the title to this post, a little voice in my head said, “Are you SERIOUS?!?! The END of May? How can that even be possible?” The month seems to have flown by in that weirdness … Continue reading →
Our Farm Animal Sanctuary has now been open for four days, and this morning, as I’m feeling myself breathe into this new chapter in my life, I’m beginning to wonder exactly what that will mean. Who will call this place … Continue reading →
When Steve and Dave arrived last July, they were both in one cat carrier. The person who brought them to us from Detroit carried them to the two large dog crates I had bungee-corded together to form their safe space … Continue reading →
One of my absolute favorite pastimes is watching animals and learning about each one’s personality. I can’t really say I have a favorite species to engage with, but I can say that the greatest surprise I’ve had is to discover … Continue reading →
We woke this morning to snow on the ground and in the wind. It swirled patterns onto our trees’ trunks and created a veritable wonderland for Vega this morning as we walked along the perimeter path. It’s definitely a morning … Continue reading →
In 1965, The Byrds released their version of Ecclesiastes 3, verses 1-8, “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season).” According to many, their recording was the most highly successful rendition of these verses. I know that singing this … Continue reading →
We woke up to -11 degree wind chills this morning and a house whose boiler still can’t keep up with the cold, even hours into the morning. Thankfully, John built a fire in the woodstove first thing, and while I … Continue reading →
My Aunt Sherrie was one of those few people in my life who always made me feel loved. To this day, her smile and laughter lights up a room. As wonderful as Aunt Sherrie’s love is, though, she has another … Continue reading →