May 21
The whole world smelled fresh and new…washed clean with the earth’s own special detergent… As KAT and I walked out into the softly falling rain the sound of rain on leaves and the fast growing grass was music to my ears. It was such a fine evening that I walked down with KAT to the …
Apr 30
Rain…Wind…Wind…then softly more rain… I rose early to take the sheep out of the fold to the far pasture for a day of grazing. As I started out… It took my breath…a slight chill in the air and the dampness…the beauty of our over night suddenly green world. The light fog on the pond, the …
Mar 22
A sweet lamb with and even Sweeter Boy! As I sit here, on this cool Sunday morning…I can almost see the grass growing outside my window in the big field. Ths sheep are sleeping in it seems. Actually they are waiting on the sun to warm them, five of the 60 plus are up …
Feb 26
Part of the Maple Grove Farm Flock Journey is a Drover/ BOO son. He is quite the character….Everyone loves him and he can” put on the dog” as my Grandpa use to say… He has a way with everyone young and old alike …Loving, friendly, happy… with me serious and wants to work sheep… …
Feb 22
Home made Biscuits hot with melted butter and they are pretty too! (compliments Lawana Manning) Fried Chicken homemade (Lawana Manning) A lone beautiful still fruitful Pear Tree on a cold wintery day (Buffalo Creek Dairy) A warm homemade Creme Cheese Pound Cake for a church supper …made by me…my friend’s special recipe (Jane Borders) A …
Dec 02
As a young girl I was told I could do anything! Nothing was impossible! I could do and be anything I wanted to be!! I remember asking President? and told YES! I also remember a sly smile from Daddy indicating his happiness of my line of thinking! I am sure a mere country girl from …
Jan 08
The Glamorous Life Of A Sheep Farmer… As I went out the door just now with my escort (it is 1:00 AM) it occurred to me just how glamorous my life is… WHY was I going out the door the door you might ask? Was I all dressed up for a late party in a …
Sep 18
As I sit here, it is dark and late…The moon is waxing and about half full. It is sitting low in the south west horizon. The moon is reflecting beautifully on the water of our pond. I see stars and can see big white fluffy clouds. There is a nice breeze out of the south. …
Sep 06
The afternoon was hot. I had been busy in the house and decided about 2:00 PM to go to the sheep pens and try out my new and used stock handling equipment. I had been thinking about this for several days and looking forward to my new adventure. I took KAT, Journey, BOO and Bess …
Aug 21
It was a warm Sunday afternoon. We had been to church and heard a fine fiery sermon on Forgiveness by our new Preacher. Sunday lunch was shared with a few of our church friends. When we arrived home…Quickly I took care of our sheep, horses, dogs and puppies …Before I knew it…it was time to …
