I went out a little early this morning to feed the horses, the donkey the pig and the chickens. It was a few minutes before daylight and there was a full "sturgeon" moon in the sky to the west.
(For those that may not know, that is the other name for a blue moon and a blue moon takes place when there are two full moons in one calendar month.) While daylight was beginning to make it's morning debut, it was still dark enough that the silvery blue shadows cast by the moon were on the landscape in front of our house. There is a quiet at that time of day that you just can't experience at any other hour of the day. I feed the chickens first because they are early risers. Then I feed Scooter and carry the horses their feed. They are probably the least polite but always very appreciative. It is just a short walk but I take my time, usually say a short thank you prayer for being here and healthy, having a great family and living a wonderful life. That walk is always a very reflective time for me.
If anyone ever hides out in the hen house and listens to me talking to our animals they would think they were experiencing a role reversal from Orwell's Animal Farm or even worse that I am completely crazy. I carry on conversations with them...ask them, "how are you doing this morning...did you rest well...did you gal's leave me any eggs?" This is a very good time of the day for me. I can always tell by there demeanor what their answers are. So, I guess they are answering me as sure as if they talk to me.
I just had time for a quick note right now. I hope to be able to post more later in the evening.
Until Next time...John
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