Collins Cove

06/02/2026

Toby has the right idea this morning. The thunder and rain has got us being lazy.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

These are headed to a local art show at the county fair. My grandkids and myself sure enjoyed some creative time together last week getting these ready.

06/01/2026

Looks like it’s time to start walking at 6 AM, because I can’t handle this heat and humidity at 9. 😩

05/31/2026

Oh the beautiful surprises we get on our afternoon rides! Not one, but two mamas finding a birthing spot in one of the pastures.

05/31/2026

This is the time of year when I feel like I’m trying to help keep every living thing alive. 🤪 It’s when something or someone is constantly needing to be fed, bathed, groomed or entertained, all while melting in the Mississippi heat and humidity, battling horseflies, deer flies, mosquitoes, ticks, snakes, and stinging insects.

Already this morning, I’ve refilled hummingbird feeders, bird feeders, fed the dogs, and Lee has fed our bottle calf baby, the feral cats (that have baby kittens almost ready for real food), and the chickens. It was hot by 9:00 am, and I’ve already gotten bitten by a deer fly. The past two weeks of rain and storms have almost destroyed my beautiful potted plants so I’ve been working on trying to save those, and the yard had become a jungle. Thankfully, Lee and Chelsea both got mowing and bush hogging done on Friday before the bottom fell out again. Unfortunately, It looks like I may just have to replace some of my flowers with new ones. Through all the sweat and exhaustion though, I still count it a blessing to be able to care for God’s (Yahweh’s) creations and that he has honored me with the tasks I have been given. Oh, and the sun is shining today!

The grandkids and adult kids are all out of school for the summer so there will at least be some fun days spent with them in the middle of all the work that this season brings. Those are the moments we look the most forward to.

So if you get tired of all the mowing, hay cutting and baling, feeding and watering of all the hungry humans, creatures, and plants, just remember you have been gifted with caring for so many blessings in your life and be thankful. Also, don’t forget to make time for a little fun in the middle of the chaos.

05/30/2026

Storms in the area this afternoon

05/26/2026

We have gotten 5 inches of rain over the holiday weekend. I had poured about 1/4 inch of water out last Thursday before the rest of the rain fell. How much have you gotten where you live?

05/26/2026

Some early morning greetings from one of the barn cats, and I was able to see one of the other kittens, but not catch it. Cooper named this one Slapjack.