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Morning Pastures
* *I made a rookie horse-handling mistake with this big boy, today. I hand-fed him a treat while he was angry. Without my gloves on. I'm happy to report all my fingers are intact and none the worse for...
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Old Blue
Silent echoesof jangling keysand radio static.An engine cough, sputter and purr.Dust-covered memoriesof sweat and sun and leather skin,of wood and hay and dirt and grain.Lights that shone.Wheels that...
View ArticleThere Was A Group Of Shepherds - An Anecdote
There was a group of shepherds with a flock of sheep in a pen. Across the road was a group of cow herders with a herd of cattle in a pen. The shepherds were distracted with each other and the cow...
View ArticleMurphy's Stupid Law
I have a car. I have a key fob.My key fob has four buttons: Lock, Unlock, Trunk, Remote Start.That last one's my favorite. I used it all the time. You have to press Lock then hold down the Remote Start...
View ArticleMy Inglorious Life
According to Facebook, most of my friends are leading happy and fulfilling lives. But, come on. This is Facebook. Don't we all just post the happy and fulfilling moments of our lives and quietly not...
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Xanga Swap Meet Skin Care
My roommate and I have a pantry which we fondly call "the Room of Requirements." Since I'm currently unemployed and no longer devastatingly ill, I cleaned my half of the Room of Requirements. I...
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Li'l Green Tugboat
Gah! The pressure! @saintvi and I stumbled across a green tugboat and were going to have a photo contest with it, but neither of us are happy with our shots. I would have been happy to just let the...
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Runaway Pony, Electric Fence, Tow Truck
I volunteer regularly at a Therapeutic Equestrian Center (link). During the program's winter break, I came over once a week, early in the morning, to feed the horses and let them outside. Since the...
View ArticleOh Dear
You know that morning where you wake up gently, feeling well-rested, and a nagging suspicion niggles at you that all is not right and you realize it's a bit lighter out than it should be?That was...
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Lucky Horseshoe?
I tried to do a pallet garden last year. Like this:Except that's not my picture. Mine was a little more sparse (flowers get expensive! Holy cow!). Anyway, I learned that the East side of my apartment...
View ArticleGood News!
I got a job!I've been unemployed since February 1. My last job was mind-numbing. I was an Administrative Assistant for a manufacturing company. It was only supposed to be a part-time job for a few...
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Funny Pics
My roommate @jennibutton took a couple funny pictures of me this weekend. I thought I'd share.
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Scenic Drive
The weather was beautiful this morning, so, since I finished chores at the barn earlier than expected, I decided to take a scenic drive. I pulled out my GPS, reset it to avoid highways, and set it for...
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Dear Mom...
Dear Mom,You are a strong, intelligent, beautiful, talented woman. Your strength has inspired me. Your wisdom has guided me. Your beauty has been passed down to me. Your talents impress me. Though I...
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Happy For Real (with photo edits)
I haven't posted in a while. I've been...happy. I really, truly am happy and that is such a wonderful feeling. I usually blog a lot when I'm stressed or procrastinating. Or if something crazy exciting...
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Most Relaxing Fireworks
Three cool things about where I live:1. I can walk to the beach.2. I can walk through a tourist trap of cutesy stores (including a Chocolate Cafe).3. I can watch the Fourth of July fireworks from my...
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