Tag Archives: Happy, the donkey

Puttering

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

Today was a putter day.  One of my favorite types of days.  It was icy and slick out; so the world slowed down and we stayed home. As I was reading some blogs, I remembered that I had Happy photos … Continue reading →

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New views

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

The “new” old house in town is already changing!  The monstrous yews in front had to go. BEFORE:That picture doesn’t really show how monstrous they were.  They were hide-a-bear big … if we had bears, that is. AFTER:Now, it’s neat and … Continue reading →

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A Happy new home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Monday was a big day for our Happy.After the Nativity fiasco in December, Pig-Farmer questioned my ability to get Happy to load in the trailer.  Especially, if Happy had any clue that he was going to the veterinarian’s to get castrated….  … Continue reading →

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Happy is as Happy does

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

Dusk told me it was time to start gathering my tools and project supplies and start thinking about what I was going to make for supper (popcorn). Movement in the former goat pen caught my eye.  It is the only lot … Continue reading →

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Sunday smiles

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

I was short on pictures this week – but Happy, the donkey, was a willing subject yesterday. Do you notice the beautiful green?  Unusual for central Illinois in early-March. For this week, my friends, I hope you savor a treat!

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The little things

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

Sometimes, it’s the little things that brighten a week. Like a frosty morning Happy hello. It’s now daylight as I cross the Kaskaskia River on my drive to work. And I love small towns. Especially my small town of Shelbyville. … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 10, 2017 by

Winter in Illinois can challenge a person to look a little harder for nature’s beauty.  Luckily, I got to see and photograph this sunset. A walk in the timber, overlooking the Kaskaskia River, rarely disappoints, too. Plus, the energy exerted … Continue reading →

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A star is born?

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

Pig-Farmer received a call the other day. A local church annually produces a live Nativity scene for the public to drive through and visit. They need a donkey and wondered if Happy would oblige.  We said, “Yes!”  Now, we hope … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday ~ November 4, 2016

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

I had hoped to get this Photo Friday out this morning, but I was running behind. Groan …. sorry, I couldn’t stop myself from being a smart ass. Anyhoo, Fall has been a little behind, too. Each day the drive to … Continue reading →

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Beautiful subject – beautiful day – beautiful focus

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

Sunshine, puffy clouds on a blue background, friends, farm animals …. adorableness.  {Sigh}  Although I love the subject of the photos, and I missed her sister not being present, and I caught many great snapshots, something about the profile shots … Continue reading →

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