Feb. 20, 2009– And the Oscar Goes To…
It would appear the animals are banding together to rid my chest of its burden of sorrow. I can’t help but wonder if they script their activities in the barn when I’m not around. Days can pass with nothing surprising happening, and then at once that gang [...]
Archive for February, 2009
And The Oscar Goes To…
February 20, 2009
A New Normality
February 16, 2009
Feb. 16, 2009– A New Normality
With dear Tallulah no longer the centre of my barn existence, I have had to establish a new sense of normality. No more boiling the kettle each evening, checking to be sure she isn’t standing under the hay drop, or even cubing up the apples for her before the [...]
Tallulah
February 12, 2009
Feb. 11, 2009– Tallulah
Today Tallulah is no longer with us. Hope’s breathing has worsened (from COPD) and she needed to see the horse vet right away, so I asked the clinic if the vet coming today could end Tallulah’s suffering. She has no quality of life whatsover, only standing for a few seconds a [...]
When It Rains It Pours
February 6, 2009
Feb. 6, 2009– When It Rains It Pours
They say bad luck comes in three’s, but around here, it often comes in fours, fives and sixes… I’ve had my share of hard knocks, quite literally. The horses were feeling boisterous the other day, and Sara cut a corner while I was leading her out, crushing [...]
Tallulah
February 5, 2009
Feb. 5, 2009– Tallulah
Last night I mentioned to my husband that I’m obviously endlessly stalling Tallulah’s demise… I can’t fathom how much more time I can possibly buy. This morning she looked peaked. I have become used to lifting her up each morning (she can’t get up without my help) , mixing some Medicam into her [...]
Pig Pandemonium
February 1, 2009
Jan. 31, 2009– Pig Pandemonium
I realize that time is running out to move Rusty the piglet in with Wilma & Willow, the grown sows. He has had everal “playdates’ with them but not spent the night in their stall since his first couple days at the farm. Once he’s an adult there may be [...]
