The 74 Days Of January

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It wasn't really that bad, but it does seem like a long time ago since we had green grass!

[Blogging]

Nineteen years ago today was a snow day.  I know that because I was out taking pictures of the sheep for my very first blog post.  The two pictures I shared that day remain two of my very favorite pictures ever, but I've shared them many times over the anniversaries so this year I'm going to share another old favorite instead.  I believe I only have these beloved pictures because I started blogging...nineteen years ago.

So many old friends in this picture from February, 2015.  I wish Hank was mixed in there too, but I'm thinking that might be what Elizabeth, in the front, is looking at.  Don't miss Comby sitting on the fence.  It's all part of the puzzle.

Praying

 

It doesn't have to be 

the blue iris, it could be

weeds in a vacant lot, or a few

small stones; just

pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try to make it elaborate, this isn't

a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which

another voice may speak.

Mary Oliver

Thank you for still being here and being my other voices.

 

Making Tracks

No, those are not Pinot's tracks...but not for the lack of trying.  He doesn't mind the snow at all and I've been letting him out for short runs in the mornings, but just in his fenced run, not all the way to the barn.  Crazy rabbit.

More rabbit tracks.

And some tiny bird tracks.

These "tracks" are actually nose prints.  I mentioned this in my IG live post yesterday.  This is where the sheep are eating mouthfuls of snow.  They have plenty of warm water to drink, but some seem to prefer hydrating with snow.

Snow ice cream!

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Snow Day Snooze

I love to watch my friends napping in the sun.  It's been brutally cold, but we've been lucky with the wind and sun so it's been pleasant during the days.  I'm sure the nights are cold, but plenty of hay helps.  And Lancelot has been happy to have a warm blanket (his calendar story ;-).

Lancelot is also a new puzzle.  

Sometimes...

 ...a nap in the sun on a cold winter day using your ear as a pillow is the best idea.  

Liddy