All in a Spring Day

I actually looked forward to doing my morning chores today.  I do usually enjoy them, but there are times, especially in early spring, when the element of dread accompanies the basic plan of feeding horses their breakfast.

That dread comes in hauling water out to the round pen because that's where the horses spend their days when the mud is so deep (more dread) and squishy that figuring out places to feed them is next to impossible. 

Well, after yesterday's dragging aka harrowing, the surface in the enclosure is smooth and dry. 

It was pure delight taking the cart load of hay out there and spreading it around.  

Each of the horses noticed as I took them to the gate and turned them loose. 

And, so this spring day has gotten off to a great start.  Yesterday's version was pretty nice too.  

Lots of spring sights along my way as I drove everywhere from Pack River General Store to town and up to Naples----completing a series of errands, which included buying a bed. 

It cost me 50 bucks.  I guess the fact that it has no springs made it a little cheaper, but that's okay. 

I think the flower pots that are going to sit on its old boards after I paint the frame won't mind. 

Yup, this year's edition of funk will soon be loaded up and brought to the Lovestead.  

We have a shot put circle out south of the front lawn, and I think that's where it's gonna go. 

If it sits there on the cement, I won't have to mow underneath it.  

The down side of that location is that the deer might eat the flowers, so I've got to think on that one for a while. 

Flowers or not, the bed will be a fun new addition to my fetish for funky yard-art.

This lovely spring day also marks my talented little sister Laurie's birthday, which is a milestone in her life.  

So, Happy Birthday, Laurie.  We hope you have a really wonderful day of celebration.

    

One last Zag reference before November.  

Yesterday, after listening to this most gracious news conference with ZAGS senior and First Team All American Corey Kispert after the ZAG loss in the National Championship, my first thought was that more people need to hear this. 

It's honest, reassuring and admirable, and it reflects so beautifully why so many love the ZAGS program, which goes far beyond final scores. 

These players are champions as human beings.  

Enjoy, and Happy Wednesday.