I suppose I should have felt heartless scampering off to a horse show so soon after our terrible day [Sad News]. I didn’t. I mostly felt relieved to not be sitting at home staring at the walls. When Chief Minion wasn’t at work, he brooded alone. He prefers to – as inexplicable as this isContinue reading “Show Report: Dixie Cup, GIHP”
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Sad News
The weekend’s show report will be delayed one day. I have a rainbow bridge announcement. Last Friday, Mathilda had one mechanical failure too many. At breakfast, she had once again lain down and gotten stuck. When we got her up, it was obvious she had hurt her shoulder. With three wonky legs, she was unableContinue reading “Sad News”
I Beg to Differ, A Guest Post
This thoughtful commentary arrived in my inbox from a reader by the name of Louise Swan. Welcome Louise: In her post, Old Age Arrives, Katherine bemoans the onset of her “old age”. One reply commented that the senior discounts are “the only time growing old has an advantage.” [Not ‘bemoans’ as much as ‘amused by’.Continue reading “I Beg to Differ, A Guest Post”
Text Art: Fourmile FD
Rodney’s Saga would like to thank the Sign Committee of Fourmile Fire Department for use of the marquee.
At The Horse Show
Show today. Last year, this was my 3rd big show. Still wearing borrowed duds. Or, perhaps you prefer the informal version: Originally appeared in Been There, Done That: And the Beat Goes On … For the record, my security guard & his team are at home, so the crazy fringe of the Internet does notContinue reading “At The Horse Show”
Foto Friday: The Oncoming Storm
26 Years
Happy Anniversary to the best groom, groundperson, & general dogsbody the horses & I could have. Proof that I will turn anything into an article – Husband Training Smiling wedding picture – Been There, Done That: Congratulations and Best Wishes