We have at least two geriatric alpacas on our farm. Lucy and Cacia are 18 and 17 years old. We think. (Import records are not 100% reliable).
This Spring, both Lucy and Cacia gave us little girl cria. We were thrilled! First of all because we love girl babies, and second of all, because these dams [...]
Because I couldn’t miss the chance to share this. Watching Rachel Alexandra run is divine! Here she sets a new track record and barely breaks a sweat.
“Always Do Right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”
~Mark Twain
(A post in which I go way off the reservation into a rant about crummy healthcare.)
I’ve been fortunate not to have had a terrible complicated migraine in months. When I’m not in pain I’m not thinking of migraines. On Friday morning, I noticed the old, familiar light-flashing aura wash over me. I quickly remembered that [...]
Yesterday I started my day with a headache. A migraine headache.
I know that is what’s going to happen when I look at my computer or TV screen and see more flashing lights than usual. Next I see diagonal, flashing, silver, shaky lines cross my field of vision. The odd thing is – this doesn’t hurt. [...]
This beautiful wall-hanging entitled “The Lullaby” was made by Artist Susie Williams. Susie describes her inspiration for this amazing piece:
“The Lullaby” began not as a visual concept, but as a feeling. I wanted to create a piece that would feel like a hug. Inspired by my neighbor’s llama who loves cushioning under the sunlit pines [...]
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In the alpaca world we often see unique and special friendships develop. When I came across this story of the elephant and the dog and their unique bond, I had to share it with you. Leave a comment and tell us what special relationships that you have observed among animals.
For the 4th of July we took a mini vacation and went to the beach. My son and daughter played on the dunes as the sun went down. These two are thick as thieves. Inseparable.
We love the gulf coast beaches because the sand is like sugar. It doesn’t burn your feet when you walk like [...]
The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.
~ Thomas Moore
Note: Watering alpacas’ bellies in the Summer keeps them cool. Watering your sister…well, I guess that’s just fun.
I was inspired this week by this patriotic handspun yarn from Mona’s Etsy Shop. Mona has a dog named Elvis and says that she spins and knits everyday so she sounds fabulous to me! Visit her Etsy shop, and while your there visit the Alpaca Farmgirl Etsy shop. (I always forget to tell you about [...]
