All in a Day

I received a text a few days ago from a proud hubby.

He wanted me to know that his wife had completed a barn quilt and that the kids had helped them attach it to the side of their barn. 

Do I have to bring a jar of jelly for admission to see the quilt, I asked. 

"No, I'm just proud of her," he texted back. 

So, yesterday I finally had some time and stopped by to see the classy addition to their barn. 

Hubby Tom wasn't home, but Joanne was. 

We walked to the barn and then she summoned me to the shop to show me how she had created the quilt. 

She plans to complete two more to attach to other buildings on their quaint and adorable little farm. 

I can see why Tom was proud. BTW:  this is the couple who trade corn stalks for homemade jelly. 

Joanne says that when they add it to their barbecue sauce and pour it over meat, it's yummy.

Yesterday was definitely another in the series of hot and cold flashes we've been receiving in May. 

One minute, we're wearing four layers.  A few minutes later, we shed most of those layers. 

Just as we feel comfortable, the bitter cold returns. 

So, we're keeping the winter clothes handy. 

In spite of the erratic weather conditions, each day has had its gloriously beautiful moments. 

I was able to catch a few in between lawn mowing, watering and running errands. 

The young riders were learning the ropes of barrel racing last night at this arena on Colburn-Culver Road. 

Over on Selle Road, another high-end new arena has gone up.  It's emphasis seems to be calf roping cuz there are cattle in one of the pens attached to the main arena. 

Lots of horsey stuff going on in the area.  I bought a cinnamon roll and some cookies from these kids who are raising money for the activities associated with the horse club they started earlier this year. 

And, I see that my friend Boston had a field trip with a substantial group of home schoolers at her house the other day. She was sharing with them information about her mustangs and the training process. 

Horse stuff, no matter what it involves, is good for the soul, and, of course, spendy on the pocketbook. 

 

This big Porky lives at the neighbors where I stopped the other day with asparagus. 

I ran across this news story in this morning's headlines.  

Seems some individuals on either side of the Atlantic ocean are not always behaving when they walk in front of the cameras that send livestreaming from New York to Dublin, Ireland. 

So, the portal was shut down and modified to take care of the naughties. 

I think Sandpoint needs to look into a portal with a city in another country. 

My suggestion:  the town in the painting below.  That would be Kenmare, Ireland, in County Kerry, one of our favorites of many favorite Irish towns. 

Instead of a sister city, we could set up 24-7 connections with the people in Kenmare, and they could get acquainted with our residents. 

Both beautiful small, artsy towns that ought to get together. 

 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/the-portal-installation-new-york-city-dublin-reopens-rcna152976

Kenmare, Ireland.  

The painting comes from the Purcell Gallery where we have stayed in the apartment above the business. 

 

An evening drive through Selle is beginning to let us know that summer will soon be upon us, and many of the fields will be dotted with deer. 

The present routine at the Lovestead involves twelve round trips on the lane each day, each with one of these at my side. 

I'm getting my steps in, and usually some quality time with each of the horses. 

I may not ride them that often, but we get our fair share of up close and personal time. 

They are at their prettiest right now, so the reward often comes when they reach the pasture, often running and rearing and putting on a great show. 

Overall, it's good times here in Selle. 

Enjoy your day, and if you're local, VOTE!