I'll never walk on water.
But, by golly, every once in a while, I can walk on snow.
Yesterday was such a day.
It's been cold long enough to freeze the snow enough that snow shoes, skis and even boots can walk across a field.
I always love these opportunities, especially because the snow pack usually keeps our traveling routes on the farm pretty limited.
Plus, it's nice to go outside and not have to put on some more foot gear to take slight detours from the driveway, parking areas and the lane.
Liam went with me yesterday, as I walked into Pasture No. 1 and crawled through two fencelines in Pasture No. 2 and the hay field.
Our youngest hasn't spent much time in the hay field or most of the woods since both have been off limits for our dogs over the past three years.
Liam, however, had developed into a trustworthy pal, who listens and stays within his bounds.
It took time, but these days my heart is not in my throat every time he veers off as if to escape the legal zones.
So, when we walked on top of the snow through those fields on the cold but sunny afternoon, I noticed that Liam was feeling every bit as giddy as I was.
We both had a great time.
The cold weather is a great time for whisker photography. Both Liam and his horse pal CB provided some nice subjects.
Both use their noses and teeth often, and both don't mind getting up close and personal with those noses.
Their frosty whiskers, nostrils and teeth were busy as usual yesterday.
Meanwhile, inside the house, I enjoyed checking on my garden planters. Throughout the day, baby 'maters gradually broke their way through the soil.
I sent a picture of the very first plant to my friend Shiraz who gave me the seeds for those seen below. They're Sungold cherry tomatoes which grow profusely on the vine.
I spent my summer robbing the vines and popping two or three into my mouth.
Flavor is divine.
Flavor is divine.
My plan is to plant these tomatoes in spots around the yard so that at any given place, a tasty treat awaits---if the deer don't get 'em, that is.
For now, it's just fun to see young life appear in the dirt.
Here's some whimsy for writers who don't like to follow rules.
First, you SHOULD learn the rules of grammar, usage and punctuation, most of which comes easily and quickly, some of which we never quite master.
Still, as with any discipline, learning the basics is tantamount.
Then, we can be creative because we have gained a sense of what we are doing and generally applying those rules pretty much on autopilot.
So, when I saw the headline of the story below, I was immediately curious to see if I break these three rules.
The answer: yup.
But, not ALL the time.
Just when the situation does fit in with the four C's, which you'll read about in the article.
It's a fun read, if you enjoy writing.
The link/article below is hardly whimsical, but in keeping with my approach this morning of "a little of this and a little of that," it fits.
I have not actively participated in many of the activities leading up to ensuring that Prop. 2 is truly enacted by this session of the Idaho Legislature.
Nonetheless, I've certainly kept track of their work and have silently cheered their efforts several times.
Big cheers were in order yesterday when the Idaho Supreme Court deemed the proposition legal after an attempt by a group to strike it down.
So, congratulations, once more, to Luke Mayville, Garrett and Emily Strizich and their ever-growing group of volunteers across the state of Idaho.
Now, let's home our elected legislators respect the will of the people.
Great Job to these committed folks who have used the Idaho Constitution as their guide and have provided a textbook example of government of the people, by the people and for the people.
In the large scheme of things, our potato state represents a exemplary gem in practicing democracy.
Happy Wednesday to all.
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