Nov. 2009-Whispering wonderment washes over me in waves as I watch two ducks envelop the backwaters. A silent fluidity of feathers flapping fervently as they perform a synchronistic flight. I spy a faint sliver of moon across Sunrise Slough. A bright star in east reminds me of the up coming hollydaze. Crackled corn is frosted in [...]
Thanksgiving ’09- I review my gratitude list throughout the day. A space between thoughts to search for the gift of the PRESENT. What a blessing to have family and friends. It is fascinating to be the oberver of happenings with a child like curiousity and playfulness that seeps into my writings. I tell my close [...]
Mid Oct., ’09- The quarter moon reflection on First Pond bounces beautiful beams back @ me. I am marching through the mud and the Barred Owl asks-Who cooks for you? 28 degrees, cloudy and calm. The cattle herd are begging me for new pasture as I walk in the early morning hours. I stand with [...]
11-17-09 Arcadia Environmental Class Day- I hauled in 2 totes and a cardboard box of traps, furs, books and stretchers. I was greeted @ the door by helpful students. I then met teacher Steve Schank in the lunchroom and he helped carry the stash to the classroom. As the 20 young men filed into the [...]
Nov. 18th, ’09-I packed up car camp and and savored alone time. I felt the pull of the magnificient Mississippi River as I drove through Trempealeau, WI. My 6 hours to do exactly as I wish. Ah huh-I shall stop and scout the river! I’m forever impressed with the power of the river. There’s no [...]
Nov. 13th, ’09-I took Hawken to sitter Chelsea, for 4 hours. Time to get back to Welcome Home Farm and work our cows with Doc Tom. Pure contentment for me to take good care of our animals. The satisfaction that comes from working and caring for the animals is monumental for me. It’s just goosebumps [...]
Fri. Nov. 13th ’09-Hawken wanted to stir-so we mixed up crepes for tomorrow’s breakfast. His favorite part of making food is running the hand beater. It’s a chance to turn the crank. I learned to not add flour first or we’re both lightly coated with flour flurries. Bright orange egg yolks are found as the [...]
Jimmy Ellis and his wife Amy have a delightful residence in the country with their son Kaleb. The family has a passion for beef cattle, horses, chickens and nature. Jimmy and Amy are both up-beat people that have created a life to instill country and nature into their darling son Kaleb. Kaleb and Jimmy sat [...]
Thanks to all the customers coming through daily to the Shack. We appreciate the call ahead and setting up your appointment @ 608-797-0550. Sun. November 29th , ’09 11AM to 2 PM Doc Tom and Sue Roskos W74 Sauer Mill Rd Arcadia, WI 54612 This time has been set aside for you to come visit [...]
Nov. 11th, ’09-Crinkled cornstalks scrunch against the screaming call of Fall. Leaves fall, temperatures fall and daylight diminishes as we creak our way to Winter. Lackluster leaves torpedo across the hay field lane. I’m rumbling along @ 10 AM on our 5200 John Deere tractor. I slow for the chickens to cross the yard . The [...]