Feb 10
Feeling a bit out of sorts. All this political stuff…No I am not going there…BUT…it is difficult for so many reasons. My faith is in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. HE knows what is best and what His plans are for us…So that is where I put my trust. Though I do not see …
Feb 08
We had a good slow steady rain last night. As the sun came up the fog rose from the fields. It is unseasonably warm. The sheep were turned out into the yard and on to the fresh green grass. They were having a wonderful time by the sound of the bells ringing! I fixed breakfast …
Feb 02
Our day began at 4:00 AM ! With Ms BOO barking at something in the driveway. It was a bark of “I am going to get you and you best be running!” I have never heard this bark before. Anyone that has lived with their dog for any length of time understands what I am …
Jan 31
As daylight arrived at Maple Grove Farm… the ewes and their lambs were facing the rising sun. They looked like camels on the desert with their necks up and their faces full chewing their cud. Serene and peaceful. In the back ground was Dutchmens Mountain…As I watched the sun come up…I noticed the heavy frost …
Jan 27
I left for Louisiana Tuesday after a fine morning of visiting… Les and I had a friend stop in. Ernie brought the most delicious pound cake made by his wife Jane. We had lunch at The Village in Denton and then I left out for a 2 day AHBA trial and 2 day herding clinic. …
Dec 27
This afternoon was exceptionally nice. Temperatures in the low 60’s. No breeze. Sunshine. The birds chattering about the beautiful weather. The sheep bells softly tinkling. The ewes talking to their lambs… The puppies and I were out on the gator picking up leaves for their pen. The puppies ride on the back of the gator …
Dec 25
As I sit here …in the home I grew up in…thinking of Christmas. My heart and mind is full. I am so blessed to have this place to call home. I was blessed with a good Mother, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa. They are close in my heart and thoughts and yes memories tonight. Mother brings …
Sep 05
Horses softly neighing in the distance. Cows lowing to each other. An occasional far away bark of a dog. Crickets and lots of them singing. The soft tinkle of a sheep bell as they eat grass in the night. Owls discussing owl business…all types of owls. The gentle, cool breeze that says softly “Fall, Fall, …
Jun 27
Drover, KAT Ballou and I traveled to Seven Mile Ford in Virginia and picked up the ram. All is well and the girls are quite pleased to be courted! On the trip up…I am all ways amazed by the mountains, their mystery, majesty, and beauty. The air was cool and pleasant. The sky was grey …
Jun 26
NO NOT A DODGE! Drover and I are heading to the Virginia Mountains in the early morning hours to pick up and borrow a Katahdin Ram…The ram has business at Maple Grove Farm with some frisky Ewes! He will be on loan for 2 months or until the job is completed! Drover and I are …
