He who has eyes to see...

"Earth is crammed with heaven

and every common bush afire with God;

But only he who sees, takes off his shoes,

The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries,

And daub their natural faces unaware."

~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning ~

That's it for today from . . .

A beautiful day

What is the proper name for these "sand-ripple" clouds?

That's it for today from . . .

Some relief and much sadness

Feeling both at . . .

From a pill-popper

It seems like a looong time since my last post; pain does that to a person. I did a number on my back Tuesday, but thankfully my vet has reminded me that there is better living through modern pharmacology and I am again able to manage most things – except put on my own socks. :-/

Ten years ago I injured my back; since then I've tried to be more conscious of what I do and more careful in how I do it. Tuesday I was doing something totally innnocuous when it 'went,' but Rick reminded me that earlier that day, against his counsel, I had lifted a heavy can of feed that came with our new chicks into the trunk of my car....

Anyway, life goes on. September lambs, anyone?

If it were up to these two, I'd have 'em! Since this blog is G-rated, I am not sharing the graphic photo I took of their recent activities. Let's just say Bart's not acting like a wether. I must admit to being tempted to put Marta and Blake together for a one-night stand. It's so hard to see everyone's lamb photos and not have any!

Speaking of wethers, it looks like Cadbury will not become one in the foreseeable future. I am waiting for a deposit from someone who wants him for a fine-fleeced flock sire; he'll be happy to have more ladies than he's gotten here.

My textiles students were quick studies yesterday. All of them were spinning by the end of class, albeit some of them were spinning rope. But that's okay! I realized last year that their weavings go much faster with fat yarn! Here is a photo of the roving I dyed before class:

Grape and Cherry Kool-Aid

Here is what we dyed during class:

Lemonade and something blue...

After class while grocery shopping I picked up a bunch more 'dye' for 10¢ a packet. And after that?

Time to card up another batt!

That's it for now from . . .