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Life is Sticky

If you help harvest honey you will get sticky.

You might have the bees follow you to the back door, just waiting for you to come out again. Demanding their honey back. (I did not, go out again.) You will also have most surfaces and handles in your kitchen become sticky.

My Loving Spouse’s two hives produced roughly 8 gallons of honey. Sweet, sweet stuff.

The Honey stand sells on the honor system, because that’s how it’s done here. I think the bunting gives it a festive air.

Life is sweet and I am blessed.

Last year after the accident, I didn’t know how much better I would get. I am grateful that I can do most things. However, the reality is I cannot do them for as long or as well. It is what it is. I finally faced this truth over the weekend and have sold my beloved Agnes to a dear friend, who will feed her bananas and spoil her. To say it makes me sad would be an understatement.

I might love cows best. The reality is I LOVE my dog, but I seldom love anyone else’s dog. Cows on the on the other hand are just…grand.

Even with them gone, I will be blessed.

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  • Miriam Ellis September 25, 2022, 11:02 am

    So sorry you are cow-less. I know you had a special bond with yours. Do you have visiting priveleges? Do you still have the llamas? I hear ya about not being able to do as many things as well. I’m in that category at the moment after a fall on my back. And it’s darn frustrating! I don’t want to slow down!!! Your honey looks so wonderfully golden! Andrew has a hive at his home in Utah and he makes mead with it. Yum!!

    • Ellen September 25, 2022, 1:10 pm

      Slowing down sucks. I can just see Andrew making all sorts of things with his honey. I will still have Agnes visitation, so that is good. Also my favorite neighbors are cows so there are more about to enjoy.
      Thanks, Mims

  • Leslie Thomas September 25, 2022, 7:58 am

    I feel so fortunate to have met Agnes in July! Will she live close by so you can visit? I’d love a jar of honey if you have some left when I return! Hope all is well, warm regards to you both.

    • Ellen September 25, 2022, 1:11 pm

      We are saving you honey. I believe I got your text. Yes, Agnes will be close by and enjoyed by more children and family to come. If one were an animal, they would want to live on this farm, so she will be a lucky cow.

      • Leslie Thomas November 24, 2022, 10:45 am

        We hope to be there Dec 27-30!

        • Ellen November 24, 2022, 10:52 am

          Darn, that is when we’ll be off to see our Little Miss in Utah. I’m so sorry to miss you, but I will make sure your honey ready for you. Happy Thanks giving

  • Pam September 24, 2022, 10:16 pm

    Oh Ellen, I’m heartbroken for you. I’ll miss seeing Agnes.

    • Ellen September 25, 2022, 7:03 am

      Thank you sweet cousin

  • Madeleine September 24, 2022, 7:40 pm

    Oh no…. I am so sad for you and Agnes. But happy to know you’ve entrusted her to loving hands, and you can still see blessings in the midst. xo-m

    • Ellen September 24, 2022, 8:04 pm

      Thank you dear friend.
      hugs,

  • John September 24, 2022, 7:21 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear that Agnes is gone. I know how much you enjoyed raising cattle.

    • Ellen September 24, 2022, 7:37 pm

      Thank you Dear John.
      xx

  • Diane Brown September 24, 2022, 7:07 pm

    Oh, no! That makes me sad. No more prom dates. I’m glad she has gone to a good home!! This must be a dear friend indeed. Blessings to you.

    • Ellen September 24, 2022, 7:39 pm

      Thank you, my friend. She is a dear friend to me, but especially to her animals.

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