Horse no cents

Hi all. I'm not in a ditch or anything. My bubble was a bit deflated about posting for a while after I had another unpleasant comment left...something about being too tired to post because I now have the joys of knowing what "real work" was. Such a completely arrogant and condescending remark...completely unprovoked...left me feeling pretty icky about the whole blog thing for a bit. For the record, I must say that "real work" involves much more than clocking in and out or lifting heavy things, and teaching fully amounted to "real work"...I have worked many different kinds of jobs, and am grateful for all of the experiences I have had...I have played music, worked fast food, bagged groceries, loaded and unloaded airplanes, been a security guard, been a student, worked a liquor store, been a social worker, and taught college (to name but a few of the things I've done)...what I am doing now is no more or less "work" than anything else...exhausting and depressing at times, completely rewarding at others...something I think most of us are familiar with. That anyone would find it necessary to spread unpleasantness speaks way more about them than me...just kind of got sick of it. The big eye roll, I suppose.

Overall, life is too short to entertain folks who insist of gathering hard feeling around them.

So I took a break from the blog.

But, I have accumulated some pics. Thought I would share a few. Little C is taking riding lessons, and it is a lot of fun. I am actually learning something as well! The lady who teaches just likes kids, and has a wonderful set-up...she is very patient and teaches things in a way that is crystal clear for the kids...lots of creative language and hands on stuff...not to mention the smiles. Little C is gaining confidence. My next step is to get her involved in 4H and associating with peers who will reinforce the interest. Then we can go to some of the shows and events...I will purchase a horse from the instructor if and when the time comes for that, and we will board closer to home. This is if Little C wants to pursue trail rides or shows on a regular basis-otherwise the visits to "Crazy Tomato Ranch" will suffice. Good clean fun, lots of smiles...

Mom and Dad came to visit, and that was terrific. I am eagerly awaiting the pictures. I let mom do the photography, as it is her official job during all family gatherings. They even went to one of Little C's riding lessons, so there will be some great shots I am sure. We had a fun visit-went to see a movie, shared some meals and good conversation. Coley joined us for some visits too, and it was overall pretty terrific seeing them. Little C was thrilled, of course-got to show Gramma and Grampa how much she has grown. Her favorite phrase of late (after the "actually..." period) is to say "apparently" before sentences. Apparently this, and apparently that. "Apparently the horse like carrots..."

I'm still working. (REAL work)..still in love, still planning and dreaming together. Still struggling along with the bills and the ills and such is life etc etc etc...but trying to make sure to notice and appreciate the good in the everyday of it. LOTS to be thankful for, and easy to forget sometimes under the weight and grind of daily obligation and routine.

Hope everyone is doing well!