Peace

This is all that I wish for this world...

Peace.

If two animals, one predator, one prey, can show such tolerance, why can't we humans?  

We have much more in common than these two, and yet...

(Yes, "Sillygirl", you are absolutely right.  The News, and especially social media, is filled with disturbing stories.  We need a balance between the bad that happens in this world and all of the good that is seemingly un-noticed each day.  It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the entire world has gone to $&%@... when, in fact, there is so much good to be found.  Yes, there is evil in the world... but the scales is still heavier on the good side - we just don't hear about it.)

Yesterday, after the horses and donkeys had had their grazing time, I opened the front pasture for the pigs and sheep.

We were blessed with another warm, partly sunny day - something I certainly don't take for granted this spring.

After visiting with the pigs for a few moments (and giving adequate belly rubs), I left the pasture via the dry lot gate and sat down in the dirt.

As always happens, it took no time for a curious someone to come for a visit. 

 Before long, my lap was filled with two donkeys and a cat. 

 Beside me on the ground, another cat, and within feet of me, a dog.

These are my most favorite moments... the best that farm life gives me... peace and serenity in the midst of these souls that I love so dearly.  I am not sure what emotions are felt by them for me, but I do feel a certain amount of affection.

It's mutual!

 Last order of business....

 Lynne (Irish Garden House)... your number was randomly picked by the wheel.  Oh, if only I had 41 shawls.  To the rest of you... I am so sorry.   There will be more in the future, however... but not for a while, as outdoor work now takes precedence.  Lynne, your shawl will be in the mail in the next few days!