I have three new chicks starting to come out of the nursery area so this has added fun and stress to my busy holiday season. I never get tired of watching the chickens. Due to sometimes short life spans I have learned not to name them and I try not to interfere too much in … Continue Reading »
Animals have so much to teach us. I have learned from every animal I have met but there are a few who stand out as gifts from God for my education. The first was a Peruvian Paso stallion back in 1989 at my first Linda Tellington Jones horsemanship clinic. This stallion had a neurological condition … Continue Reading »
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I like that it consistently happens on a Thursday which gives me a nice 4 day holiday. It is a time when I get together with my brother and sisters and we are not as rushed as Christmas and birthdays. Of course the turkey and dressing is a big draw. … Continue Reading »
I have not reported lately on all the animals and thought it was time for an update. They are all doing fabulously. First, the chickens. My 4 chicks that were born last winter are now adults and laying eggs like crazy. I had 3 hens and 1 rooster and now one of the hens is … Continue Reading »
I just got back from presenting the Five Element horse temperament typing system at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts. This is my third trip to this event and I have been so impressed with the organization and quality of the events. What a fantastic venue to learn all about horses. Coagi Long is the organizer I … Continue Reading »
When I am spending my regular prayer time with God there is a theme which appears repeatedly. It is God asking me why I work so hard and don’t let him do more. Well after many vague answers and excuses He asked me differently this morning. He asked why it was so easy for me … Continue Reading »
I had an interesting experience as I was filling the horse trough. I had brought a book out and was sitting next to the trough watching the horses eat and waiting for the water to run in. I don’t dare try to do anything else when I turn on the water or I end up … Continue Reading »
I woke up to thunder this morning at 6:30 and we proceeded to get 4 inches of rain in less than 3 hours. I sure hope this breaks the drought. The electricity went off so finding my rain coat and mud boots was a challenge in the dark. It is not like I had them … Continue Reading »
What a great party we had here last Saturday. Even the weather cooperated. My brother, Morry, and I worked hard to get some finishing touches and cleanup done around the place but I paid to have the house professionally cleaned. My friend, Lopeta, is housecleaner supreme and she really gave the house a thorough going … Continue Reading »
I wish I could claim to have written this but it came to me via e mail. I rarely read e mail jokes but I am so glad I opened this one. Enjoy. Madalyn Subject: FW: Horses – Factor in a stimulus package MEMO TO: President Barack Obama RE: Economic Recovery Stimulus Ideas Mr. President, … Continue Reading »
I am having a party next Sat afternoon as a 1 year anniversary to moving in here at Fischer. I have tried to get the word out but if you did not get a personal invitation you are still invited. I find the word of mouth party invite system works well for me. I have, … Continue Reading »
Do you ever feel like the journey is just too hard and there is no end or rest in sight? I used to feel this way all the time. I used to think the solution to everything was to do more. I worked and worked until I could not work anymore. Then I usually got … Continue Reading »
I got through the health care bill. For those who believe in big government this bill is a dream come true. It creates layers and layers of bureaucracy that will lead to many new government jobs but not, in my opinion, improve care. It also spends lots and lots of money. The question I kept … Continue Reading »
Sorry, no time to blog today. I am reading the health care bill. My legislator does not seem to have time so I will do my own research. So far I am seeing lots of layers of bureaucracy that make it hard to really figure out how any of it will improve the current system. … Continue Reading »
Other than the chickens routinely allowing themselves to be eaten by predators, my animals have been behaving. That is until yesterday. I went out to feed and Sally was crying and there was no sign of Sissy. I listened and sure enough, I could hear Sissy crying back from a distance. Further investigation revealed Sissy … Continue Reading »
I have been following the news about health care and also talking to many different people. I have seen parts of what is in the actual bill in congress and heard many experts debate the pros and cons. You know what. I don’t care! I don’t know who is responsible for the current problems but … Continue Reading »
Don’t get attached. Madalyn
As some of you know I have had some challenges with my milk goat, Sally. She is very spooky and was not at all impressed with my initial milking attempts. We have grown to understand each other but she is still not what you would call a gentle goat. On the other hand, her kid, … Continue Reading »
I am going to apologize up front for any ranting that happens in this post but I am so sick(pardon the pun) of hearing about the health care crisis in this country. Before I even start into the health side of it I would like to say occasionally people(even doctors) do make mistakes and if … Continue Reading »
I had my first encounter with a rattlesnake since moving to Fischer. I have seen several other non poisonous snakes but no rattlers until yesterday. I was walking out to check the horse water about noon and there he was in the path right next to my hay barn. I really am afraid of snakes … Continue Reading »