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Goat Stress

I don’t know who is more traumatized at this point…us or the goats?  I realized I hadn’t yet related this story probably because I was just so over it.  But in memoriam, and to keep a healthy mind and heart, here goes.
Goats are actually pretty hearty and independent creatures.   The only real problems we’ve had:  … Continue reading »

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Friday the 13th Part 2

Thankfully, no Jason or whoever involved.
I don’t consider myself a superstitious person, yet apparently, I am. I don’t walk under ladders. I prefer black cats don’t cross my path. I always throw a pinch of salt over my shoulder when spilled. And though Friday the 13 really isn’t that big a … Continue reading »

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Probably too much information

Oh today was a lovely day filled with cool, but not cold, temperatures; clear blue skies; no pestering bugs; birds singing. So how did I spend it? Shoveling sh*t. Sorry, I suppose I could have used a “nicer” word (I do consider myself a G-rated site), but when it comes down to … Continue reading »

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Back to life, back to reality

The holidays are over which means vacation time is over. Toes in the warm sand, drink in one hand (Did I just quote VanHalen?), smell of suntan lotion, waves lapping…just a distant memory. Sorry to leave that, friends and family. Happy to leave the traffic, overwhelming stores and too common pissiness.
My days … Continue reading »

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The frozen georgian tundra

Now I know, I know, it’s cold everywhere, even in the frigid south, but hey, it’s my blog, get you’re own!
These are the times when being 40 minutes north of the Florida line and 7 hours above south Florida really count. It’s freakin’ freezing (literally, below) here! Which is bizarre considering last week, we had … Continue reading »

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