More Of The Same
- June 03, 2010
- Category: Daily Diary
- (19) Comments
Thank you everyone for sharing your comments with me. I’m not sure there is really a way to thank you enough for taking this journey with me.
Have you ever felt as though you are at a place in time where nothing happens, yet every little thing is so precious to you? I think that is what I’m experiencing these days as spring edges into summer. I reach for the right word to describe it and delve into my college days to find the word “quotidian.” I look up the definition and it states “of the most everyday, ordinary kind.” Yes, my life is quotidian.
The horses have fallen into a routine. Mornings are spent lounging by the barn.
And evenings are devoted to grazing up high on the pasture.
The cooler air encourages a game of chase. Bliss is a small dot in front of Cash.
But Khrysta’s long legs soon outpace the minis.
Grass proves too tempting and the games end for a while.
Until Cash starts it again.
And I could stay in the pasture all day observing these equine games but I can’t. I have others waiting for me and I say goodnight and head home.
I check my pumpkins, growing every second, and I long to plant them in the ground. “Be patient.” Mountain Man says. “It’s not time yet.” And I sigh, as I always do when I know Mountain Man is right but patience is so very difficult for me.
My old camera broke and I was lost without it. I needed a new one and it had to be inexpensive and easy. Point and click for those who are photographically challenged. I’m anxious to test it. I run around taking pictures of everything.
Lilly, with her favorite toy.
Mountain Man relaxing on our almost finished porch. From tree to beautiful boards, he’s done it all and his gift takes my breath away.
Faeden, resting in our bed of weeds, which are destined for renovation tomorrow. Another Mountain Man project to be accomplished.
Quotidian, yes, that’s it. Daily, ordinary events that weave a rich fabric of life.
that’s how I like my days too.
Calm, simple, full of little things that are important to my heart.
And, by the way, that little appaloosa baby? You can mail him to me any day.
Date: June 03, 2010
Such precious gifts you can find in the everyday.
Like Mountain Man and his beautiful jobs.
Like nature and your four legged friends.
And the new camera that makes so bright colors.
Best wishes to you guys.
Date: June 03, 2010
Fun pictures of your babies! :O)
Date: June 03, 2010
Your place is so beautiful every time I see new picture I become very envious.
I do look forward to coming up to see both of you this summer but, the only thing is you two are always so busy I would hate to interrupt.
Date: June 03, 2010
I enjoy my visits with you.I am sorry that I am so lax in commenting.I’ve been that way on all the blogs I read.
Date: June 03, 2010
Sometimes when I’m walking in from the fields I feel like I’m not making any headway, although I know one foot in front of the other is taking me home.
I like your new word. I’m makeing it mind today.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Date: June 03, 2010
It looks so beautiful, you should vacation in Canada if you haven’t already. No more cities in North America north of me…. it’s so big and full of country. Quebec alone looks about the size of 1/4 of the U.S.
Why the delay with the planting of the pumpkins ?
Date: June 03, 2010
Hi there. The events may be “ordinary”, but they take place in an EXTRAordinary place! Such wonderful photos, especially the ones of that wide open sky!
Date: June 03, 2010
Looks simply stunning up there right now! There’s much to enjoy I can see. That little pony is a spunky little guy. He must be such fun to have around.
Have a great weekend.
Date: June 03, 2010
quotidian is my life as well and it suits…suits just dandy! God is very, very good and I’m grateful, extremely grateful.
Date: June 03, 2010
Hello Mountain Woman! What a great word you picked…it’s perfect. Love the pictures of the horses playing but most especially the porch and your Mountain Man taking a well earned break. What a great feeling that must be to have made the porch from ‘scratch’…literally! Have a wonderful Friday! Maura
Date: June 04, 2010
We are oooohing and aaaaahing over your pastoral days and the incredible work of Mountain Man. The man is a force of nature. Amazing.
Date: June 04, 2010
I love the photos. What kind of digital camera did you end up purchasing? It takes great photos..Yeah, I’m one of those that just a camera to point, click and take a picture.
Lilly is such a cute dog
I think she’s smiling…I could swear I see her smiling with joy over said toy 
Oh, that porch…I love that…and Mountain Man built that all himself? Simply amazing. I’ve always a porch like that someday where I can just sit outside and enjoy nature, chat, etc
Have a great weekend
Date: June 04, 2010
Another beautiful entry! My three horses are so jealous over your wonderful pasture and cool air! When I went out to feed the horses at 7 am, it was 80 degrees already.
Date: June 04, 2010
This is so wonderful, thank you for sharing your joy in the little things that delight and make life so meaningful.
Gosh, Mountain Man RELAXING!!! That’s a rare sight!
Date: June 04, 2010
Oh! How beautiful your Krysta is– and Lilly in your beautiful green
grass— She does’nt look real. She is a real gem.
Date: June 04, 2010
That porch looks so relaxing and inviting. To fill your days with your joys and passions is how life should be lived.
Date: June 05, 2010
MW, you do live the quotidian life. I visit the quotidian life at times with a day her and there that is just a day to sit back relax and let the day flow by. A more usual day is filled with new adventures of hauling, helping, fixing, or chatting with friends and family. A light hint of daily routine covers each day but doesn’t govern the day. All it takes is a phone call for a lunch date to be set, or a stroll through the botanical gardens, or a challenge to help build a patio, or a request to haul a new mattress, or just chat a few minutes on the phone to catch up.
I always like reading your blog posts because you have such fascination and joy about where you are in life. It’s always such a positive uplifting read. Thanks for sharing that attitude with everyone.
Date: June 06, 2010
I enjoy my ordinary life too. Funny how the dogs like the weeds so much! Your pictures turned out great!
Date: June 07, 2010