THE SKOOG FARM JOURNAL: This One's For You!

Monday, December 24, 2012

This One's For You!

'Tis the season to be grateful for family and friends.

A time for peace and caring.

Community and sharing.

Appreciation.

Joy, Cheer and warm fuzzies.

Big hugs to all, from Skoog Farm.

12 comments:

Dreaming said...: Merry Christmas to you, two.
Your pictures are beautiful. I've never been able to catch snow looking so pretty!
Have a great Christmas Eve!; December 24, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Dreaming said...: Merry Christmas to you, two.
Your pictures are beautiful. I've never been able to catch snow looking so pretty!
Have a great Christmas Eve!; December 24, 2012 at 10:56 AM
thecrazysheeplady said...: Fantastic photographs!!!!; December 24, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Jill said...: Lori!!! Your photos are gorgeous!! I love the night shot! I hope that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!; December 24, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Unknown said...: Love these pix!!!; December 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM
MTWaggin said...: Awww Lori those all bring tears to my eyes. The second shot has the most amazing light but the critters bring the joy.; December 24, 2012 at 1:09 PM
Jane Sorgetz said...: Wish your Christmas be wonderful with the family! hugs Jane; December 24, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Michaele said...: Wonderful seasonal shots! Looks like Christmas! Have a merry one : ); December 24, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Martine said...: Fab photos, Lori!
Have a great Christmas!; December 24, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Strawberry Lane said...: Beautiful Christmas spirit photos! Sending best wishes for a wonderful, happy, peaceful New Year.

Thanks for the info on your barn. 100 years old! It is beautiful. Can only imagine the stories that barn could tell ... all the animals that have found shelter there. Just wonderful!; December 24, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Thirteen Sheep (Or More) said...: What great photos! Looks like you got a wee bit of snow.
Merry Christmas!; December 24, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Sharon Creech said...: Gorgeous pics! Especially crisp today - new camera? New eyes? (haha); December 25, 2012 at 4:45 PM

FROM GREY HORSE MATTERS...

Where to Bury a Horse

If you bury him in this spot,
the secret of which you must already have,
he will come to you when you call;
come to you over the far, dim pastures of death.

And though you ride other living horses through life,
they shall not shy at him, nor resent his coming,
For he is yours, and he belongs there.

People may scoff at you, who see no lightest blade of grass
bent by his footfall,
who hear no nicker pitched too fine for insensitive ears.
People who may never really love a horse.

Smile at them then, for you shall know something
that is hidden from them
and which is well worth the knowing
The one place to bury a horse is in the heart of his master.

Thank you, Grey Horse Matters.

Poem for Masterpiece

Masterpiece of '79

He was a dark bay Masterpiece.

Deep chocolate brown

With small coal tipped ears

And three snowy white socks.

An eraser smudge of white

Above his eye

And a star connected to a blaze

Starting narrow and funneling wide

To wrap his lips

in a kiss.

He lived with dignity and joy;

A Masterpiece blend

of longevity

And temperament.

Appaloosa for soundness,

Thoroughbred for heart, and

Quarter Horse for sensible intelligence.

Although he is gone

His Masterpiece remains

In the memory of Jen

Who found and rode him;

And of Lori

Who soaked his beet pulp

And his sore feet,

Who loved him and,

When it was time,

Let him go.

Poem by Annette from Aspen Meadows.
Thank you.....

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Monday, December 24, 2012

This One's For You!

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