We were hoping for some color in the leaves. There was a bit, but not much. Still, the cows were out and more importantly, the cats were everywhere. It is surprisingly difficult to get good pictures of cats. They sit… Read More ›
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FRIENDS AND THE JULY BLUES – Marilyn Armstrong
FRIENDS AND THE JULY BLUES And there we were at the farm and Ben was wearing his favorite blue shirt. Friends in blue. Is that the same as blue friends? Regardless, this is our friend Ben at the farm in… Read More ›
DOWN ON THE FARM – Marilyn Armstrong
RDP Thursday – Farm Although most of the land around here is pretty poor for farming, there are some good areas, especially alongside the Blackstone and a few other areas. Also, this is THE area for apple orchards and we don’t… Read More ›
THE DAIRY FARM AROUND THE BLOCK – Marilyn Armstrong
As 2019’s first major winter storm closes in, memories of summer seemed in order, not to mention a recipe for one great and classic cake. Garry wanted pound cake for which I needed eggs. Our half-and-half was going “off.” With pound cake, we obviously… Read More ›
ODDBALL PHOTOS – CEE’S PHOTO CHALLENGE – Garry Armstrong
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge We went photographing the other day. It was definitely a farm day. Not all farms are equally friendly to guests and some of these pictures require no further explanation. It was certainly an interesting day… Read More ›
COWS ON A DAIRY FARM – Marilyn Armstrong
A Photo a Week Challenge: Livestock Nancy only photographs livestock on vacation. I only photograph them in the neighborhood, probably because this area is full of farms. Dairy farms and horse farms. A few llamas here and there and lots… Read More ›
SUMMER ODDBALLS IN WINTER’S COLD
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: January 21, 2018 To be fair, it isn’t nearly as cold today as it was a week ago … and almost all the remains of the last snow have melted to nearly nothing. As winters… Read More ›
CROSSING THE LINES
A Photo a Week Challenge: Crossed Lines As far a crosses go, I’m not entirely sure about the first one, but I’m sure the second one has more than adequate crosses. Maybe it’ll make up for the first? I could… Read More ›
OCTOBER BY THE RESERVOIR
Turns out that big piece of water near the farm is the Ironstone Reservoir. Thank you, Bob, for discovering what’s in my back yard by looking at Google maps … in Australia. What a small world we are living in… Read More ›
BRIGHTER TREES DOWN BY THE FARM
We’ve finally got some color in the trees, but … well … so far, no great shakes. Maybe this weekend? That’s what the weather people are saying. But really, we are guessing. The problem is that it is hot again… Read More ›
ON THE FARM
It was a beautiful day and the first time the calves had been let our of their cribs into the corral. Everyone was busy on the farm. Spring through autumn, there’s plenty of work for everyone. I petted the calves… Read More ›
FENCES: CEE’S BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Fences I have a lot of pictures that include fences, though rather fewer where the fence is a primary feature. It was interesting seeing how they looked in monochrome. Entirely different moods than the… Read More ›
OCTOBER COMING HOME
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2014 #21 It was as if we spent all of October in the car. It’s not true, of course. We spent most of October on the ground, somewhere in New England. Massachusetts to Maine, Maine to… Read More ›
RIPENING CORN WITH WINDMILL – GARRY ARMSTRONG
“When the corn is high.” It has a ring to it. Having corn fields in the neighborhood definitely improves property values and gives us the opportunity for the ultimate summer treat — fresh corn on the cob. This one windmill… Read More ›
THE FARM AND THE HOUSE
The cows are happy. The chickens are happy. The corn is growing, joyously absorbing sunshine and rain. Three generations live on the farm … and the land has been in the family as long as anyone can remember. The work… Read More ›
LAZY DAY ON THE FARM – GARRY ARMSTRONG
Garry doesn’t merely take pictures of animals. He chats them up. Amazingly, they chat back. Maybe it’s all those years as a reporter and they all want their 15 minutes — more like 30 seconds — of fame, but animals like… Read More ›
VISITING THE FARM
Garry wanted pound cake for which I needed eggs. Our half and half was going “off.” With pound cake, we obviously will want coffee, hence we need fresh half and half. I wanted new pictures; Garry needed a photo airing too. We accomplished it in one… Read More ›
TAKE IT SLOW
Extra, Extra – A beautiful photo is one thing, but a photo with an unexpected detail has personality and pop. This week, share a photo that has a little something extra. It’s summer in the valley and at least one resident… Read More ›
WHEN THE COWS COME HOME
Around the corner, there is a farm. Organic. They sell milk. Unpasteurized and not homogenized. The milk separates, with the cream rising to the top. I bought it for a while, but find I prefer homogenized. The also sell eggs and clover honey…. Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 