The wind woke me up just before the 5:00 a.m. alarm. The late October morning was dark as the day light hours are slowly shrinking as we crawl towards the winter solstice in December. I quickly dressed and took the dog out for her morning walk around the neighborhood. As we headed down the hill, … Continue reading It was a dark and stormy morning…
Shadows
Old Moe I arrived at the farm on Saturday morning. It was a perfect fall day where short sleeves with a suede jacket were the perfect amount of layering. The sun was out and the pastures and trees were still green with signs of fall color on the smaller decorative trees. I was happy to … Continue reading Shadows
Flats
It was a beautiful day, sunny day that was warm but not hot. Dad and I had loaded two horses into the trailer and were on our way to a favorite trial head. It was a picture-perfect day for trail riding. Before we left the farm, I did a quick prayer for protection. After all … Continue reading Flats
Green River: Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave ferry on the Green River When I was a child my family would travelDown to Western Kentucky where my parents were bornAnd there's a backwards old town that's often rememberedSo many times that my memories are worn. The Green River runs 384 miles through Kentucky, including through Mammoth Cave National Park, until it … Continue reading Green River: Mammoth Cave National Park
The Weigh Way Down
May 29, 2021 was a beautiful spring day. I was on a trail ride in the woods when my phone started to ping with text messages. My cousin was wanting to know if I was on Percy Priest Lake in Nashville paddle boarding. She was relived that I wasn’t because a private plane had crashed … Continue reading The Weigh Way Down
Out of the Fog
I went to sleep listening to the sound of rain on Saturday night. Sunday morning, I work up to thick fog just as the sun was starting to ride. I grabbed my phone and quickly headed out the front door of the farm house to see if I could capture a good picture of the … Continue reading Out of the Fog
Indian Summer
The temperatures are still in the upper 80’s in Kentucky and Tennessee. Some leaves are starting to turn but spots of summer color remain. By next weekend it will be in the 60’s and fall will take her seasonal turn. “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a … Continue reading Indian Summer
Starlets, Vampires & Princesses
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Tayor Jenkin Reid “Charisma is charm that inspires devotion.” This may be the perfect beach read. An aging starlet who has always been known as one of the most beautiful women in the world seemingly picks young writer to write her biography. While everyone will buy the book … Continue reading Starlets, Vampires & Princesses
Ocean
I am in love with Oceanlifting her thousands of white hatsin the chop of the storm,or lying smooth and blue, theloveliest bed in the world. In the personal life, there isalways grief more than enough,a heart-load for each of uson the dusty road. I supposethere is a reason for this, so I will bepatient, acquiescent. … Continue reading Ocean
Abundance in Melting Ice Cubes
Coming home from a 12-hour workday, I was ready for a celebratory drink. The entire day had been a celebration of a three year journey; a day of firsts that I will always remember. I reached into the freezer for a some ice and came out with handful of melting cubes. My frozen veggies were … Continue reading Abundance in Melting Ice Cubes
The Yoga Cowgirl 