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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.
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The Bomber Bees, and Daisy goes for a wander in forbidden territory.
Yesterday I was taken for a driving lesson in the free green 1953 Dodge pick up. So I can drive it to and fro with the asparagus that will soon be popping up if the weather stays this warm! Did I tell you that when I first went for my drivers license at age 15…
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Bouncers in the Bee hive and a Most Unsettling Steer
WELL we all made it through another day and another night in one piece peacefully. Such a beautiful day yesterday. I have decided that TonTon is actually sleeping with Mama because she is casting such a big shadow. Do you see? Mama has a dogs tail, someone is using her as shade. How embarrassing! Daisy…
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Winter left without saying goodbye.. no manners
I am back. And so relieved. Not having you to talk to at the beginning of each day was just plain lonely. I would see a picture and have no-one to share it with. The animals would do something silly but no-one to tell. I am so sorry that took so long. But quite delightfully,…
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Sunday mornings are the best
Sunday here. Daylight savings begins today. Which means I am a little late as to the clock. Mia is trying but she still cannot tell the time. So I think I will be forgiven. But it amuses me how sheep learn routines. Since she has been sick, every afternoon I let her and Mama…
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Weekend Reading: an eclectic mix.
We are such an eclectic mixture of peoples all of us. You and I. Such a wonderful bunch. Some of us are photographers, readers, writers, observers, cooks, chefs, Mamas, Papas, some of you are lovers OF photographers, or writers, cooks, chefs, words, living, sharing, old trucks. We are farmers, gardeners, roamers, travellers, craftspeople, poets,…
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