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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.
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It is a calf’s life
A calf’s Tale. Look at that Calf’s Tail! Up in the air with delight. Aunty Del had such a wonderful day out in the fields with her Daisy that at bed time she walked straight to her corner, snuggled down and went straight to sleep. I had to wake her for dinner. Aunty Del. Daisy…
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Kidnapping
Well, a kidnapping of a calf actually. I went out to milk yesterday morning – no sign of Daisy and no sign of Aunty Del and no sign of Marcel (Aunty Del’s ever present minder.) Then I saw them all, way down the back of Daisy’s field. Daisy the latch picker had removed the nail that…
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Sabotage
There is a little devil in me that hates for me to succeed. I have lived with this little devil all my life. This devil in my brain is a saboteur. Time and time again I get so close to wonder, so close to real creation then I change tacks and wander off to something else. Sabotaging myself. Yesterday…
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Bees, calves and fields
The bees are bringing in the pollen. The calves, Auntie Del and the Bobby and Marcel are rousting about with dogs. Goofing about and being cool. The fields are gorgeous. I am writing and weeding. The perfect combination. Soon, soon. Have a lovely day. your friend celi
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Me me me me
Hey miss c, over here, over here! Look at me. me miss c, look at me! take my picture, take my picture, take my picture! take me, me, me! quick I am smiling, watch me! miss c, are you watching me? miss c, look at me!, look at me, i am here i…
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Prepare Actions
Is that a contradiction in terms? Can we prepare with action? I think we can. Or do we prepare FOR action. hmm. Preparations. Well, yesterday I was preparing for the big storm that may roll in this morning. When I was not stacking hay. And did I mention that I am actually allergic to hay.…
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