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So here's the thing about having a very smart, extremely stubborn, and slightly difficult red mare.
Every four to six months, we find ourselves revisiting the difference between a partnership (yes) and a democracy (no). You know, just in case I might have changed my mind about the nature of our relationship and not told her.
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The pony's neck comes up, high and round. Her shoulders lift, and she just powers across the diagonal with a big, swinging trot and makes the change of rein like it's nothing at all.
Oh, yeah, that's why we do this.
I hate to jinx it by saying anything (hence my lack of riding posts lately), but we've been having these sorts of rides consistently. ( Read more... ) -
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I know we've been in a drought forever. I know we need the moisture.
But oh my gods, I AM SO SICK OF RAIN AND MUD. -_-
(make it stop. at least until I get to go back to boarding somewhere with stalls and an indoor.)
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Cutest picture I've ever seen in my whole entire life (and I am a conniseur of cute)
(and the birds in it are distant relatives of the guys I study, to boot. I think ALL parids must be cute).
While I am not normally a big linker-of-links, I must pass along the cuteness. Because ... CUTE.
Long-tailed tits inna tree ... right this way, please. -
some of the best things in life are simple
A brand-new pair of riding gloves (with intact thumbs!).
Sleeping until noon.
A really good, long canter.
Not necessarily in that order.
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Made Curried Red Lentil Soup With Lemon for me and the Green Boys (and bonus!cockatiel) last night.
Pretty tasty, though it suffered a bit from the typical Vegetarian Times issue of Not Enough Fat. Will add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil next time. Could use some tomatoes, too. With a bit of tinkering, this promises to turn into something ( Read more... ) -
Friends in Strange Places
For those of you eagerly watching this space for an update, part 3 is now up hereI am quite overwhelmed by the response this story has been getting. I'll respond to everyone's comments as soon as I've got half a chance, so please don't think I'm ignoring them; this week has pretty much been taken up with work and writing, with occasional breaks ( Read more... ) -
Yuletide Reveal Post
This was my first year participating in Yuletide, and the whole experience was so totally awesome that I find myself wondering why on Earth I never did this before. A+++, would join in the insanity again. :D Now that the authors have been revealed, I can actually admit what I wrote for Yuletide (and link to it). So here goes ( Read more... ) -
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Almost missed the bus on this one, but happy, happy birthday to traykor!