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You Might Just be an Endurance Rider 2008-03-03 10:01:59 While yet to do my first “official” endurance ride… I’ve immersed myself in the vast amounts of research and experience out there to get my “been there done that”Billeous and I ready for our first foray together
This was sent to be me by long time endurance competitor D… and while I’ve yet [...] Read more:Rider
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One for Agatha Christie -Septic Sleuthing 2008-03-02 09:40:28 Patience may be a virtue, but laughter is the only way to survive septic system sleuthing.
For you city slickers who don’t have the faintest idea what I’m talking about, a septic tank is sort of [...] Read more:Christie
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She’s Gone Country 2008-03-01 11:30:40 Makin’ the move to Montana… we done gone country and as they say “praise the L-rd and pass the ammunition”.. Thank G-d we did While I was initially reluctant to “virtually” re-build our inn from afar, my gut instinct on our builder and his crew were spot on… Trustworthy, dependable and way fun to be [...] Read more:Country
A Long Ways from Long Island 2008-02-26 08:59:12 Oh deer… we’re a long way from Long Island
.. When I was a little girl we lived in a suburb of NY . The parental units would take us every summer to a country hotel complete with wrap around porch and tons of acreage in upstate New York.. The [...]
The Context of Green 2008-02-24 10:40:33 In equine circles being referred to as “green” is a term for inexperience… either the horse or rider. A horse is considered green when they are young (or even old, if they havent been trained… lots of those around) but more especially refers to young, “newbie” unbroke horses. Not for an [...] Read more:Green
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You Might Just be from Montana 2008-02-23 08:12:16 I got an email from “barn buddy Bon” with a list of Jeff Foxworthy’s “You Might Just Live in Montana
if..”… He’s a hoot and I find myself tuning into his weekly Jeff Foxworthy Countdown of the top 25 country songs either going to or back home from my Sunday barn ride. [...]
Farmin the Farmer’s Casserole 2008-02-22 09:05:03 As a born and bred city girl gone country, I’m plum learnin’ hey dont worry too much about it.. just do all you can do and let the rough end drag.. Seriously, the farming/ranching life is a far tougher one than the 9-5 midtown Manhattan office cubicle. A [...] Read more:Casserole
This Spud’s for You 2008-02-21 11:51:19 he U.N. has officially declared 2008 “The International Year of the Potato.” According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, the world will need to increase food production by about 60 percent to meet the needs of the growing population. And the potato can help in this fight against hunger and poverty.
The potato is nutritious, [...]
Aiming to Be Amish 2008-02-20 09:27:15 Just outside of our fair town of Whitehall, , is the Amish
Community of Waterloo. Bordering the National Forest with easy access to riding trails, one is transported back to a simpler time and way of life. These folks define “hardiness” and goodness. I’ve spent some time there since most of our [...]
On a Wing and a Prayer 2008-02-19 09:35:39 “A horse gallops with his lungs,
Perseveres with his heart,
And wins with his character.“
- Tesio
How often do I run into obstacles?
How does competition affect my strategy?
How often do I get discouraged
What makes you give up?
How bad do you want it?
We’ve all heard the common saying horses fly without wings. To me, I think horses [...] Read more:Prayer
Follow Up .. with feeling 2008-03-12 10:16:41 I’m constantly reminded what a blessing GaZi and Alle continue to be… the endurance horse with a motor and a very well trained calmer demeanor of a western pleasure horse. I have the “yin” and “yan” of horses. Amen
A self proclaimed John Denver fan from college days, I was reminded also of [...]
Purim Power 2008-03-11 10:25:04 During Purim
, Jews celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther with good cheer and lots of food.
This year the four-day Jewish festival of Purim or the Feast of Lots falls on 20-24 March, 2008, The Festival of Purim celebrates the story of Esther (also known as Hadassah), as related in the Book of Esther (or the [...]
Kindling Kindness 2008-03-10 11:13:39 One kind word can warm three winter months.“
Author:Japanese Proverb
Winter wont exist gracefully it seems. Tis about 30 degrees with wind. I am very ready for spring here . I did ride though Picken who has just recently come off the “injured reserve” list. Riding out solo in the wind, she had a “mare moment” or [...] Read more:Kindness
Timeless Truths of Trees 2008-03-10 09:55:26 We renovated or log home on some property that is densely wooded. The trees are mature trees and most of them are very tall. When the wind blows, you can see and hear the trees sway. The most gigantic ones have huge roots since they are right down by Fish Creek [...] Read more:Timeless
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Bringing the Country Home 2008-03-09 20:35:47 Having a log home offers endless possibilities for country decor, especially during the holiday season. Having tone through the initial renovation of our bed and breakfast, there’s always fine touches and additions to made. And while I’m not ” Martha, I am a thinker.
Looking for country decorating ideas and cottage country ideas? [...] Read more:Country
Crying Wolf 2008-03-08 14:43:27 The Department of the Interior announced late last the removal of the Northern Rocky Mountains population of gray wolves from the Endangered Species List. “The wolf population in the Northern Rockies has far exceeded its recovery goals and continues to expand its size and range,” Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett said.
The latest population [...]
dances with horses 2008-03-14 10:33:27 There’s a time to listen, a time to talk
And you might have to crawl even after you walk
Had sure things blow up in my face
Seen the longshot, win the race
Been knocked down by the slamming door
Picked myself up and came back for more
Life’s a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don’t [...] Read more:dances
Present Simplicity 2008-03-13 11:09:25 Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
- Leonardo da Vinci, Italian Painter and Sculptor
One of the major reasons I made my childhood dream come true of moving to Montana come true sooner rather than later was to simplify my life. While I know I thrive the more gigs I have going (guests, horses, blogging on, on), [...] Read more:Present
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Horses of the Head, Hand and Heart 2008-03-16 12:34:56 When you put your heart in it it, it’ll take you anywhere
-Kenny Rogers
Historically, we’ve led our horses with our heads, but they really need to be led with our hearts.True horse(wo)manship , developing a real partnership with a horse requires a certain attitude, a certain frame of mind that is different from the way we [...] Read more:Horses
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How to Be Green on St. Patrick’s Day 2008-03-15 09:30:09 Charming, St. Patrick
’s Day,, the “wearing of the green” takes on more significance than ever.
At least people are starting to pay attention. Bit by bit, the world is going green. And what better way to celebrate eco-progress than on that greenest of holidays, St. Patrick’s Day?
Admittedly, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the most elevated [...] Read more:Green
Nurturing Nature 2008-03-19 09:53:33 The beginning of the spring season, with its renewal of life, is a good time to renew our spirit…
The Bible and Jewish Law are full commandments to protect animals, nature and the environment. Indeed, such teachings are fundamental to Judaism and its traditions.
For example, God’s first commandment (genesis 1:22) was to the birds, whales, fish [...]
Cowboy Common Sense 2008-03-21 11:42:31 We can glean alot of horse sense or is that common sense from cowboys. Whatever your chosen vocation, do… set a spell … what can you learn?
–Don’t name a cow you plan to eat.
–Life ain’t about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how well you bounce.
–Keep skunks, bankers, and lawyers at [...] Read more:Cowboy
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Keeping the Elections Kosher 2008-03-20 09:33:01 If you listen to the political pundits, and I don’t advise you do, they will tell you that the upcoming American election is going to be the most revolutionary in history. Why, when you consider that we could have either our first woman or African American President, it truly begins to seem that, in [...] Read more:Elections
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Backing in and Out of Routine 2008-03-23 11:15:10 You might think that a girl who once packed up all of her belongings and moved, practically sight unseen, from left coast to right coast even with a job transfer to a place where she had no job, no family, and no real idea of what she was doing would be quite an adventurous eater–always [...] Read more:Backing
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That Was Zen This is Now 2008-03-22 11:02:54 If tax time is starting to tax you… you might need to get in the zone, i mean zen.
I didnt have to retreat to a mountaintop to find out these great truths… Didnt Learn these Truths from A Zen
Buddhist. In no particular order:
Great Truths That Children Have Learned
1) [...]
Innkeeper as Superwoman? 2008-03-25 10:55:35 While I am decidedly not Orthodox, here’s some answers from another kind of Jewish mom
The truth about the Jewish superwoman.
Are you a superwoman?
1) Being raised with a strong work ethic - ki adam laamal yulad (Job 5:7) - man was created to work. They expect to work.
I remember daddy’s desk “pre-Internet”.. neatly organized stacked paperwork… [...]
Home is Where the Heart is 2008-03-27 14:48:01 Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.
Romans 12:12-13
Hospitality is an attitude of the heart, not just an empty bedroom, regardless of your circumstance (or in this case your profession)
you’re like most people, you probably think practicing Christian hospitality [...] Read more:Heart
Get Me to the Church on Time 2008-03-26 18:50:46 And you shall write them on the entryways of your dwellings and your gates
Deuteronomy 6:9
One of the first things we did upon landing here in the last best place in Montana was place our mezzuzah on the front doorpost. I felt laced with grace [...] Read more:Church
Friday Frenzies in Fish Creek 2008-03-28 09:08:51 Friday’s are shaping up to be a fun type frenzy here. I guess it’s all how I hold it.. some days it’s easier. Here’s how I got there.
Besides, Shabbat, Fridays invevitably mean last minute cleaning for weekend guests… amen another full house of shooting clinic guests with final menu selections and preparation. Add that to [...] Read more:Friday
Are you the Hunter or the Hunted? 2008-04-01 12:41:52 Bringing in the horses this morning and watching their “marching order” I could clearly see their “pecking ” order. GaZi Man left them and headed straight to me. (BIG HUG gazi-man).. Thoroughbred mare not to be outdone turned quickly and came over followed by Whistler who’s the lead mare and Brady number 4 but constantly [...] Read more:Hunter
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