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Frye Mesa Reservoir
Sunday I was invited to accompany 3 generations of women on a drive/picnic up to Frye Mesa Reservoir. I haven’t gotten out much in the past 5 1/2 weeks – and that’s pretty much been a straight run to town and back. Lately … Continue reading
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Tagged alfalfa, all girl crew, cactus in bloom, crawdads, frye mesa, gila trout, putting up hay, reservoir, waterfall
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that which can’t be known…
When I was riding through the San Carlos Apache Lands, one of the things I noticed was that names were not exchanged instantly and automatically. There were many people that I had conversations with and never learned their names, nor … Continue reading
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Tagged apache, birth name, Christian, faith, horse trail, Journey, Marc Cohn, Mojave Desert, San Carlos, spiritual path, walkin' on Memphis
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Progress – poco a poco
Doc Lucas came out on Friday to take a look at the ponies. We’d been here 4 weeks and as much as anything else I needed a prognosis with some clue about a time frame. I’d heard everything from two weeks … Continue reading
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Tagged abscess, bleach, bleach kills fungus, castor oil and epsom salts, Doc Lucas, horse injury, old school, summer trail ride, vet, withers
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Apologia
“speaking in defense” The word Apologia came to my mind this morning – probably because it sounds like “apology” – which is what I feel I owe to the ponies right now. So I looked it up (on wikipedia, because OEDictionary … Continue reading
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Tagged apache, apologia, Bylas, desert riding, Gila River, Journey, overpacking, railroad tracks, San Carlos, travel
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Only the Good Stuff
There is a strong temptation when I sit down to write a blog entry to focus entirely on the positive. To write about the wonderful people and beautiful landscapes and frequent blessings and encouragements – the insights and learning opportunities … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings never cease, guilt and shame, insecurities, Journey, Nu-stock, sore back, stuck in AZ, tempeh
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Bucket List of Destiny
Yesterday I ate bear for the first time. It was good – dense and chewy and flavorful, marinated and grilled medium rare. I was served back strap from a 300# sow who had been eating mostly grass – all of these things being integral … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, bear meat, bucket list, ocotillo in bloom, tempeh
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Your Next Adventure?
Once upon a time I moved to Vieques, Puerto Rico. I found work, saved some money, got a bit of land and built a casita (a little house) with help from friends and family. Now I’m riding across the country … Continue reading
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Tagged caretaker, caribbean, house sit, off-grid, puerto rico adventure, travel, Vieques
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Same Language – Different Culture
Tuesday I rode a mule for the first time. Her name is Charlene and she’s tall, like Daisy, and calm and friendly and quite definitely Not “a horse with long ears”. We’d gone out looking for a missing calf – … Continue reading
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Tagged apache, bear, culture, ireland, language, mormons, mountain lion, mule, travel, wolves
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Half a Rodeo…
I must admit that I was feeling less than fully confident as I rode out of Tonopah with Jesse James and Finehorn – but without Gryph and Daisy and Cowgirl. Even my spectacular new hat didn’t quite make up for feeling … Continue reading
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Tagged abundance, camping, helpful strangers, Mutha Hubba, riding solo
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Living your Purpose
Jennifer McGrail blogged about her visit with Sea last weekend in a blog titled “Living Your Purpose” (click on the title to read that blog post,) She included a couple of great pictures of her kids, Sea and the ponies.
