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Month: July 2025

Seamus Has Arrived

Posted on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 by Melissa Perley

On the wooden ladder in the garage, I carefully lean forward to pull down the small pile of metal dog bowls we’ve stored. I rinse them clean and bring them into the house. Paul uses the ATV to drive Muir’s crate up from the lower barn. I stand as quietly as it does. And remember….

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The Meaning Of Vacation

Posted on July 10, 2025July 12, 2025 by Melissa Perley

Beginning in late May my world starts tilting downward and everything begins moving faster. April is the awakening and, as with all good awakenings, we roll out of things slower. May on a farm might as well have a green flag waving. We are brooding new chickens in a large cardboard box in our garage….

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