See? Blue. When my husband married me, he got more than he expected. I came with baggage. More correctly. Horses. One was blue in colour...

When we arrive (with great fanfare— Before we are at all aware), We’re, one and all, completely bare, And I don’t mean in disrepair, ...

Lake Okanagan. It only LOOKS peaceful and serene... Husby and I are heading out to visit our son on Vancouver Island. But to reach ...

How do you relax after dinner? Okay, I admit it:  Our family is weird. We like theatrics. And things medieval. And, believe it or no, that t...

Horses came in all shapes and sizes on our ranch. All shapes. And sizes. Oh, and materials. Maybe I should explain . . . On a working ranch,...

  A knife’s a knife’s a knife, says you, And I will nod and say it’s true, But Husby never would incline, To our opinions, yours and m...

Admit it. This is scary... Okay.  Maybe I overreacted. Maybe. We were on holiday i n a foreign land.  France, to be exact. And having a glor...

I had long, skinny children. Who always outgrew their clothes in length, far before said clothes fit them in width. As they grew, fitting th...

Dad, Jerry and Chris About 3 BD (Before Diane) But 5 minutes AC (After Coats) Our kids and grandkids were over for the weekend. For...

My foot hurts. I don’t know why; it keeps its own council. But this morning when I first walked, it hurt. Yesterday, it was my shou...

It started out with Dr. Seuss, And went from there to Mother Goose, Then Nancy Drew, (clues to deduce), And any horse tale and exc...

“Well I’m so glad to be able to have this chance to get to know you, Mrs. Townsend!” Mom took a sip of tea and smiled at the red-headed ...