The Last Plait.

6.8.25 Sometimes, no matter how you try to plot your day, things happen that put the best laid plans awry. Now one can either put up a struggle, become despondent and grumble when the day is not going as planned, or take a breath, reorganize and make the best of a bad situation. That is… Continue reading The Last Plait.

At Last!

6.1.25 Mother Nature decided to crank up the heat again this past week, reminding us that summer is officially around the corner and maybe giving a taste of what she has in store for the months ahead. “A little bit of moisture now and then would be greatly appreciated,” I beseech her as I head… Continue reading At Last!

Technology

5.18.25 It is a little after four in the morning. I lit a fire in the woodstove since there is a damp chill to the air that only the warmth of a fire can dispel. Darrell is still dozing; the kettle is on for my first cup of tea of the day and Bonnie is… Continue reading Technology

The Mighty Monty.

4.20.25 It is always interesting when we get a new bull. When you have not raised him up yourself there are always so many questions such as is he a fence jumper or a gate pusher? Is he relatively quiet or rather vocal? However, the most important question of all is how his temperament is.… Continue reading The Mighty Monty.

Captain of the Ship!

3.30.25 There is something quite fascinating about the human body. I don’t mean what is on the outside, rather what is on the inside. After being an EMT as well as an instructor for nigh on 27 years, one tends to get a fair handle on what makes us tick you might say. Teaching has… Continue reading Captain of the Ship!

Cheerio… For Now.

3.16.25 It’s raining out there this morning. Not a gentle, quiet drizzle, but a steady downpour. The type that wakes you up in the wee hours of the morning then soon has you snuggling deeper under the covers before lulling you back to sleep. The rain is a good accompaniment to my spirits today, so… Continue reading Cheerio… For Now.

Bovine Blues

3.2.25 It is a balmy 40 degrees outside right now, but I lit a fire in the house this morning anyway. There is still enough of a chill that seeing logs blazing in the woodstove just gives one a comfy feeling inside. It actually felt hot outside yesterday, I think it may have reached a… Continue reading Bovine Blues

Second Chances

2.16.25 What a week it has been! With temperatures dipping down below zero, myself still not running on all 8 cylinders and worrying about calves being born during the cold spell, then to top it off the main water pipe to the bunkhouse froze! Not exactly the best of weeks for sure, but that is… Continue reading Second Chances