Summer Is Going By Fast But Not Unnoticed

Summer is winding down. The light is changing. The other night while sitting on the bald with Bernie and the dogs. I was thinking what a summer it has been.

I notice the light is changing. The ponies and mules are shedding again and getting ready to start growing their winter coats. The summer is moving on. We are in mid August. I wanted to reflect on the wonderful summer we had on and off the farm in a little photo essay. I like every now and then to slow down enough to appreciate the beauty of living here and the enjoyment we get from this life together with animals and friends. What's more beautiful than a fresh peony in a glass jar? What more poetic than the Strawberry moon in a cloudless indigo sky? What more cozy than a couch shared with animals?

Early summer flowers in the kitchen window. The peonies smelled so fragrant and fresh.

Pie and I share a selfie and a single ray of sunlight.

Double-decker work space on a Sunday morning.

Bernie turns out the gang on early summer pasture with the help of Lucky and Diggity.

Lucky and Bernie share a summer nap.

The red couch is a favorite spot.

And here is why it is. The view and company is simply the best!

But some times you get taken away by the company.

Diggity sometimes leans over the couch and lets me know I've been spending a little too much time on the computer. Good to know! Great to have a dog who brings you back to the real world full on sniffs and physical fun.

In late May Bernie rambled off to Virginia with Brick and Cracker. For more on his trip visit riverearth.com

Bernie captures moments from his trip in a notebook.

Mean while I was solo farming with first mate Lucky and second mate Diggity.

I also had some fun documenting our time alone on the farm in my sketchbook.

Animals strike curious poses.

And I tried to sketch them.

Best old friends from New England came to visit in mid June. Here Bernie and Beth enjoy time with the Bees in Home Hive.

Dog behind bars are not allowed to help with the bees.

We took a camping trip to the bald and dogs were invited.

Dogs working out where dogs will sleep and wondering where the humans plan to sleep.

It's a wonderful night to camp because that behind me is the Strawberry Moon of July.

It's an incredibly beautiful moon!

Just an amazingly beautiful and peaceful night with friends and animals.

Cracker and Bernie enjoying a summer day on the bald.

Not quite clear who this rawhide belongs to.

But Bernie is clearly the owner and grower of this fine Garlic bulb.

I've spent quite a bit of time this summer helping people and their animals with the Trust Technique.

Late summer flowers hint at a season winding down.

I found this beautiful swallow tail dead but so beautiful. I put it on the flowers just to admire it a bit longer.