Yesterday. 4:00 pm My ride home from work. Today 9:00 a.m. Home
Yesterday #1 son went with me to feed the horses actually, he gave me a ride on the 4-wheeler so I didn’t have to walk as far in the cold. He’s such a good kid takin’ care of his momma like that. When we arrived at the barn I handed #1 son my camera and … Read More
Equine duty
While our neighbors were out of town for the weekend I was on duty to feed and water their horses — Red and Silk. It doesn’t take long — maybe 15 minutes in all and I love every minute besides enjoying the horses it’s nice to see the neighborhood blanketed in snow — and view … Read More
Parent Retreat
Last weekend friends of ours went on a little parent retreat to the Arizona warmth and sunshine. I’m sure they had a great time. But I like to think Mr. D and I had an even better time with their 4 kiddos. We had our own retreat here at The Cottage. The massive winter snow storm meant … Read More
A Buck
I can’t imagine ever tiring of seeing wild life in our yard and neighborhood. This young buck hung out near the road for about an hour on Saturday morning. I shot him while standing inside our front door. Mr. D saw him and his deer friend in the same place this morning. I’m trying to convince Mr. … Read More
Rock the Vote
Tomorrow is election day. Surely anyone on God’s green earth – living in the United States of America, would know that. I’m sure some don’t. I bet you know it. Mr. D and I did our voter homework. We printed a sample ballot for our district and discussed the candidates and marked who we each will be … Read More
Around The Cottage
I hadn’t planned on working in the yard this weekend, but the warm weather and sunshine drew me outdoors. My plan for the weekend was to sew a bit. And do a few small painting projects. But Mr. D was outside, the sun was warm, and the wind wasn’t blowing. It was a good day … Read More
This morning
On my way to work this morning my cell phone rang. The voice on the phone said, “you don’t need to come this morning.” No problemo. I turned the car around pronto. It was still dark, I could go back to bed. DIY Guy was still eating breakfast when I walked in the door. … Read More
When the dog is away . . .
As we pulled into our driveway last night the first thing we noticed was the pumpkin carnage. Pumpkins were strewn around the yard seeds were everywhere It appears that while the dog was away the squirrels came out to Play er,um, I mean party our security camera caught it all on tape some did a little too … Read More