by Susan | Jul 19, 2023 | Awareness
Right now, I feel like setting up my house and barn is the monkey on my back. John and I have been waging war on the musk and Russian thistle on the property and the alleyway in the barn is full of thistle that we’ve cut down. We’ve also learned that the thistle will...
by Susan | Jul 12, 2023 | Awareness
Do you feel like life is disappointing you? Like you need some support and don’t know where to turn. I’m back in Oakley for a few days. Trying to sell some stuff and packing more stuff. I brought John back and we both agree that we’re tired of packing boxes. It...
by Susan | Jul 5, 2023 | Awareness
We had a big storm roll through Friday night. As the impending storm approached the animals feel the pressure change. I had gotten a few warnings on my phone to go to shelter so I opened the basement door so the dog and cat could retreat. I did not. I watched as the...
by Susan | Jun 28, 2023 | Awareness, Caregiving
The horses were moved last Wednesday without problems. It’s been a busy week so instead of writing I’m sharing a podcast episode that I was a guest on. Listen by clicking the button below. To keep informed about all the happenings at Connection and...
by Susan | Jun 21, 2023 | Awareness
My horses are set to be moved to Serenity Ranch on Wednesday, the summer solstice. I asked a friend what the significance might be. She told me that it’s a time for letting go of the old. That it’s a perfect time for them to start a new beginning with me at the new...
by Susan | Jun 14, 2023 | Awareness, Travel
Traveling on the highway between Oakley and Oskaloosa several times I’ve had plenty of time to think. Because of this I sometimes prefer to drive to events that someone else would fly to. Sometimes in Kansas, the wind can feel like it’s going to blow you off the road....
by Susan | Jun 7, 2023 | Awareness, Communications
Right now, I’m anticipating my horses coming to live at the new property. Then I was disappointed. I’ve been trying to get them here since the first of May when I took possession. It’s been rough going back and forth. Bringing small loads, spending a night or two, and...
by Susan | May 31, 2023 | Communications, Relationships
My realtor told me that the house was being professionally cleaned the day before I took possession. I immediately wondered if they were also having the huge pile of manure and the open side of the barn cleaned. I would have preferred it if they would have done that....
by Susan | May 24, 2023 | Awareness
Last week I wrote about being able to spend four days at the new house. It was hard to leave. As I’m writing this I’m back and there was a pack of dogs outside my window. Still no horses and there’s about one more load of stuff in Oakley that needs to come here. When...
by Susan | May 17, 2023 | Awareness, Communications
I was able to spend four days in the new house this week. The movers came to Oakley on Wednesday and loaded up the big stuff. Most were antiques and some boxes that John and I had packed. Then they were to meet us on Thursday in Oskaloosa. He thought around 11:30 am....
