Monthly Archives: July 2014

Facing Fear 9 July 2014

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Several years ago, I lived in small town on the northern front range of Colorado. This is a true story: So, I’m home for the day and sacked out on the comfy chair watching The Firm and munching on fruity … Continue reading →

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fireworks & rainbows 7 July 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Sally Gerard

The 4th of July seems like such a long time ago after a busy weekend! We’ve been getting ready to put up oat hay and for wheat harvest, but we drove thirty miles Friday evening, with popcorn and cold sodas, … Continue reading →

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harvest 4 July 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Wheat is ripening all around and some of our neighbors have already begun to cut. Our oats have been swathed and have been curing in the hot sun. I can’t wait to put my MMZA on the rakes to turn … Continue reading →

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auroch cattle 2 July 2014

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Modern cattle all descend from the ancient aurochs, domesticated on the Asian steppes as much as 10,000 years ago. Wow. They had huge horns as depicted in the cave drawings in Lascaux, France. And the DNA of these old beasts … Continue reading →

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