Tag Archives: Friendship

What We Learn From Horses Can Help Us Become Good Burglars

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Spoiler: The first part has absolutely nothing to do with horses or burgling…Also, this post reads much better while singing, “The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on the Plane”. Daisy texted: Stupid door is swollen and won’t close. Since she … Continue reading →

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Official Ramble Alert

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Poor Hudson. We’re back to mind-numbingly boring walking. He’s fine.  I can’t seem to stay well. If I could count, I’d tell you what day of the migraine I am on. But I can’t remember what comes after “1…2…uh…11? 15…?” … Continue reading →

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In Which We Witness Stewardship, and Riders Move Out

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

I learned a lot, standing in my barbed wire corner and watching.  The riders had to herd the cattle through a lot of open acreage, then through two narrow (for a herd) gates, after which the land opened up into … Continue reading →

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O Dark Hundred

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

I’m just starting my lesson with Jane Savoie, after a perfect warm up, when an electronic rooster crows horribly in my left ear drum.  My eyes fly open, and it’s pitch dark. Aw, c’mon.  Who set the stupid alarm?  And … Continue reading →

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In Which Planets Align, Alice and Jane Go On the Trail, and Have A Blast

Posted on November 7, 2010 by

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Daisy and Jane Explain Baseball to Each Other, and The Giants Win the World Series…

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

With apologies to Texas fans, who I’m sure are just as invested. First, let me say I know nothing about sports.  Yes, the entire grouping of sports that do not include hooves.   I tease Micah and Shaun, who love … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAISY!

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Today is Daisy’s birthday. Any birthday in which you have to get up at 3 am to go to work, and go to sleep at 7 pm, is not a good birthday.  I wished her a happy birthday this morning, … Continue reading →

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Awry Airlines Takes a Seriously Good Detour

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Shaun (who is getting better by the day!) had been out of the second hospital for a few days when Daisy invited us over to dinner.  She bought a house, helped us in the hospital, closed escrow, and moved all … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Goat Burgling

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

I don’t get to call myself a cat burglar.  My B & E doesn’t pad on quiet little paws. My B & E clip-clops.  I’m about as unobtrusive as a goat.  (I had a busy week: 2 break-ins.) Breaking and … Continue reading →

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As the Hot Walker Turns: Episode 1

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

These are the days of our lives… Hudson Retires The chiropractor looked at Bella after adjusting Hudson’s shoulder again.  ”Go ahead and finish out the season, we can keep him going that long.”  Red Flag.  We can keep him going … Continue reading →

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