“Ahem.” “Ruff?” “Ahem?” “Oh! Yes, Missy. What can I do for you this evening?” “Well, Marica, as I understand it… “ “Missy? Can you hang on just a minute or three? I have to go flush the Drain-o down the kitchen sink. I thought having the septic tank cleaned would fix… .” “Wait!” “RUFF??” “I
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“It was fine, Missy. I had coffee in Starkvegas with a friend– that was refreshing! Thank you for asking. And how was your day?” “Well. I note that you did not take us on our Constitutional in the Pasture. But aside from that, it was okay.” “Ruff!” “I am sorry about that, y’all. And I
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1999 Ah Love! Could you and I with Fate conspire To grasp this sorry Scheme of Things entire Would we not shatter it to bits– and then Re-mould it nearer to our Heart’ Desire! 2014 Here with a little Bread beneath the Bough, A flask of Wine, a Book of Verse– and Thou
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I’m not kidding. I am plumb worn out. The news today that the State of Mississippi had a lien on our Farm threw me into a tizzy. I yelled at Mr. Big Food!! I had to put long pants on and find my steal-toed boots and go to town and be firm with accountants and
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Thank you! Love, Mom P.S. XXXOOO
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As I’ve mentioned time & time again, things are discombobulated here at the Farm. BUT! We have all spent a considerable amount of energy (ATP is our Friend) trying to get & stay organized. So it was no surprise to learn that Rocky & Missy had learned (LTP is another Friend) my habits– that is,
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So when life throws you 57 varieties of curve balls, what you swing for is normal. A nice slow pitch over home plate. 🙂
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Just ’cause things are discombobulated don’t mean we ain’t eating well! When it became apparent that Miss M was not going home from the hospitable* three days after surgery, Kat changed her flight, meaning that she’d be here long enough to get her bearings and cook for us!! And so she did! I’ll leave it
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Things are a little discombobulated here at the Farm, but we’re doing okay! I have no idea what you people are doing while you are waiting for Miss M’s muscles to reattach, but we are amusing ourselves, thank you very much!
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“Psst.” “PSSTTT!“ “I say again, My Good Man! PSSSST.” “rrr..uff?” “Is she asleep?“ “ruff?” “IS SHE ASLEEP?” “ruff” “oh. right. i should be quiet.” “r.u.f.f.” “shhhh….” “ruff?” “You saw Miss M! You interacted with her. (I, myself, was caged in my box at the time.) But you saw her! You rubbed noses with her! How
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The subject line is a good start– it’s Bacony– but pretty much all of my books that would inspire further reflection along that line are back in what is now the re-cooper-ation suite (formerly known as the Den where Mr Big Food, the Dogs & I used to reside) where Miss M, Kat, and Daughter
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I suppose it will come as no surprise to long time and faithful readers that I brought a small traveling library with me to the fair city of Birmingham. For observance of Independence Day, I naturally brought A Documentary History of the United States, Seventh Edition, (Richard D. Herrner, Signet, 2002) for reference, and American History Pop
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And why you should never abandon a loved one to the professionals. It is now well established that Miss M is occupying a room on the 9th floor at one of the premier “teaching” hospitals in the South. It has been quite some time since I’ve been around a hospital, but I’m a quick learner.
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From Mr. big Food’s Dad: Subject: Today is the day for a short history lesson A humble history lesson for all of us Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 menwho signed the Declaration of Independence ? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors,ando tortured before they died. Twelve had their
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I love Independence Day.Here are some things I’ve written about Independence Day in years past. http://bigfoodetc.blogspot.com/#uds-search-resultshttp://bigfoodetc.blogspot.com/2012/07/must-read-declaration-of-independence.htmlhttp://bigfoodetc.blogspot.com/2012/07/independence-day.html~~I love Miss M more than I love Independence Day.Cross your fingers she can travel back to the farm from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital on Monday.And for those with a sense of family history and irony… No surprise here. Everybody
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Independence Day is day after tomorrow. I may be busy, but… . It is almost Independence Day.From American History Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Being American? Solomon M. Skolnick, MJF Books, New York, 2005.
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The Greenhouse at High Water Hill Things are coming right along! We’ve even begun to look at kitchen utensils! [You can follow the board at http://www.pinterest.com/margcoop/high-water-heights-apartment/]
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