Each time the boom on their front-end loader is lowered from a heightened dumping position, the depressurized hydraulic fluid rushing back to the reservoir makes a wailing sound not unlike a cow experiencing serious distress. Frequently my focus has been snapped away from other tasks as my ears register the sound and my entire body tenses into fight mode, prepared to speed across the farm and aide a member of the herd.
Read MoreHenry took an animated interest in the fifty bovines of various sizes lounging in his play area. His surprised laughter is infectious, and Gina and I sat in the shade with him for nearly half an hour as he watched the animals. Fear of livestock is not going to hinder that little one.
Read MoreI’ve taken up scything to control weeds under our fences.
Read MoreMy after-market routine usually includes a stop to see my apple friend Aaron, my barbecue friend Richard, and my baking friend (really, one of her employees) Eliza.
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