I did not foresee the events of last week coming. Or maybe, subconsciously, I did…In my last post I talked about caring for our senior horse, Copenhagen. He was not just another animal, he was part of our family for the past thirteen years. He was, for a long time, my daughter’s whole world. As…
DetailsWhile my mother is the eldest person living at my house, Copenhagen is the eldest animal. He turned 25 this past April. That is a respectable age for a horse; especially one that has been as active as he has been. Copenhagen is a Quarter Horse (no, we didn’t name him. He came with that…
DetailsIn my last post, I was exclaiming what a good week I had. After years of wishing I could handle stressful situations better, I had made it a priority to go after real change. I was working hard to breathe through my stress. When I found myself getting upset, I purposefully chose to not contain…
DetailsPerspectives change. I’m going to go so far as to say that they should change. Perspectives are merely viewpoints about that which we believe to be true. Life’s experiences very often change our perspectives. Although perspectives are intangible, they are very powerful; they can actually alter the direction of your life. Sometimes, perspectives are nothing…
DetailsSome of my followers may have noticed that I have not been very timely with my postings, lately. I strongly believe in having a schedule and staying on track. I am a list maker and pride myself in being organized. My life has always been about progress and a finished product. I can push myself…
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…
DetailsThis past Sunday my oldest brother, my sister and her fiancé came into town. It has become an annual trip for them to visit our mother, who lives with me and my husband. I really am just getting to know them due to the fact that we didn’t grow up together or live near one…
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…
DetailsSummer is not ready to soften its grip on us just yet. I had hoped that this past week’s temperatures would be closer to 90 than 100 degrees; next week looks more promising. Overall, last week was tough, and a test of my ability to stay cool under pressure. I have been trying to play…
DetailsLast weekend was hot, just like all of August. The 100 degree temps stretched into the first part of the week. Monday, Labor Day, was no exception. We just hung around the house, being mindful of the fact that we need time without big farm projects. My husband and I spent the morning tying up…
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