This was first published December 6, 2011. The home made branding iron heats in the cedar fire. The snow melts backwards in ridges. The heifer clangs into the chute. The iron is pulled and a “0” appears on the heifer’s hip. Born in 201*0*, it is now forever imprinted on her hide. She holds inside…

Wordless Wednesday: Moon Over Indiana
For a jigsaw puzzle of little Indy blending into her surroundings, go HERE.

Supper Time
Beautiful sunset after a “warm”, 30 something degree day.

Open House/ Silent Auction
Fewer people than ever, I think, but these great supporters of the library once again made our Silent Auction/Open House a fun and successful event. Well, it was great, but I’m tired!

Promo
I think I’m ready. Peanut butter balls. Crackers and dip. Deviled eggs. Alcohol ink trinket trays, tea cups and saucers (4), coffee mug, salt and pepper. Good enough.

Why Indy?
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India… Indy. Synonyms with Brave include Intrepid (name of a ship) and Dauntless (also the name of a ship) which began a convo about ship names… and Horatio Hornblower’s Indefatigable. Aka Indy. My favorite ship besides the Enterprise, would be the Endurance… Endy. Then there’s that memorable…

Indy
“We named the dog Indiana.”
Thank You
Thank you to all who attended. Your support was appreciated.

Wordless Wednesday: First Impressions
For a jigsaw puzzle of First Impressions, go HERE.

Chook
Her preferred seating is on top of the quart jar feeder. Cheeky little chook!

Advertising
Just a wee bit of advertising for the library…

Birthdays
Happy early 5th birthday to little Miss Reagan. May you always be so thrilled to receive books! Another well wish for Megan, Reagan’s Birthday Buddy. It may be a day early, girls… but it doesn’t weaken the sentiment! I might as well wish my dad a Happy 93rd Heavenly Birthday today, too. It’s been 41…