When I started this blog, I had visions of being able to share my life with the rest of the world. I guess that was a delusion of grandeur that I had when the snow was flying...
The past few months have literally been a blur. I've had so much I wanted to share, but so little time to do it. I've been going nonstop since the middle of May. I've really tried to focus on my garden this year so I can savor the good feeling of knowing the entire process from seed to table, freezer or jar. Of course, all that takes time--lots of time. Throw in flower beds, yard mowing, garage sales, helping friends and family--you need the 14 or 15 hours of daylight we become accustomed to just to get our work done. However, with the recent cool weather we've been having, I am feeling a sense of anticipation.
Remember when you were a senior in high school or college and it was the last few weeks of school and graduation was near? We seniors were giddy with the excitement of finishing school. "Senioritis" the teachers called it. I'm feeling that sense of "senioritis" right now. The cool days and cooler night are teasing me. Our county fair starts Saturday--the last real event before Fall is upon us.
The thought of this new season excites me. I like each season as it comes. But, I look forward to Fall more than any other season because it means a well-deserved break is coming. Lots of people around here hate the thought of cold weather and despise the thought of snow. Not I. It's a time to relax and take a breath of brisk air smelling the smell of dry leaves, and wood smoke. It's a time to slow down and read a book, knit and bake cookies. A time to relax and rejuvenate. Just like the plants take the last bits energy down to their roots and bulbs as they settle in for Fall and Winter, we farmers, ranchers and gardeners take this time to regain strength and re energize for Spring.
"To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose..." as it says in Ecclesiastes. What are you looking forward to in this new season upon us?
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Roscoe
A good walking buddy and awesome frisbee catcher! Life cut short by a brain tumor.
Tuffy
If ever there was a candidate for Dog Heaven, it would be Tuff. Tuff was put to rest December 7, 2012. At almost 14 years old, he threw the longevity curve for dogs of his breed-makeup and size. He battled 2 types of cancer and Cushing's Disease as well as arthritis. Faithful to the end and never grumpy, depite the constant care and nagging from me. Always the protector, gentleman and companion--you will be sorely missed by all who had the opportunity to know you.
Cranky Thomas
Ever wonder why it's called "Life On CT Farm"? The horse you see in the pictures is Cranky Thomas, a registered quarter horse gelding. He was born May 5, 1980 in Galion, Alabama and passed away August 3, 2004 on CT Farm--his farm. He originally belonged to my husband, but I adopted him and I think he adopted me. We competed together in contest classes at local horse shows. But, an old injury finally slowed him down and I retired him in 2000. He was a loving and patient being that I completely trusted and admired. There will never be another like him, never. He meant so much to me that I named our farm after him as well as my company, Cranky T. LLC. He's gone now, but is still with me and now you.
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Thanks for sharing what it's like living on the farm. I'm living out in the country in Hillsboro, Ohio (middle of nowhere, we're the "biggest/little" town in the area). I've dreamt of having a farm too. I understand being allergic to something you really enjoy! It stinks!! Hope you'll continue this in 2011. Maybe you can turn this into a book someday? Lots of people are becoming bigcity dwellers and have no clue what it's like to grow their own food or eat healthy foods (we grow our own too as much as we can) or raise animals. Good luck! Deborah Ozanich
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