Snowy Days, Part 2
About those dogs . . . see the farmcollie on the far right sneaking in for a playful nip? That’s Bebe. She tugged hard on a tuft of old Blue’s fur. Blue curled his teeth back in a snarl. It’s a very careful...
Read MoreMonth: January 2009
Snowy days, Part 1
Posted by admin | Jan 18, 2009 | Birds and Beasts |
Even the chickens huddle up close to the fireplace when the temperature drops and the snow flies. Really, there’s a fireplace in this picture with the chickens — the back of one, at least. The wide base of the...
Read MoreGulls at play
Posted by admin | Jan 7, 2009 | Wild Things |
Gulls aren’t what usually comes to mind when I think of Missouri birds. We have lots this time of year though. I took a half hour off for birdwatching earlier this week on a return trip from a family visit near Truman...
Read MoreOf seeds and dreams
It’s the time of year when all things seem possible. I dream of verdant growth, record harvests, perfect blossoms, and fruit unmarked by insect damage and snacking birds. My wish list of seeds and plants is long and...
Read MoreCalf Adventures, Part Two
Posted by admin | Jan 5, 2009 | Birds and Beasts |
The calves got bored with the fenceline meet-and-greet routine pretty quickly. Or maybe they got tired of being licked. So they went exploring. Rosie behaved like a typical new mother, hovering close, keeping an eye on her...
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