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Six Word Memoir(s)

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 Kristy L6 Comments

Here are two six word memoirs I've written at different times for my students and they have been true for 28 years now. 🙂 Raised in a barn? I wish! Best view: between a horse’s ears.

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Book Rec: A Man Called Ove

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Kristy L8 Comments

Have you read A Man Called Ove? I started it yesterday and finished it today. That's how good it was. Thankfully, I had a rather mindless task all day at work today. Something that is boring but just has to get done, so it's fine. The bonus with this type of activity is that I… Continue reading Book Rec: A Man Called Ove

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Pandemic Reading Faves

March 6, 2021 Kristy L10 Comments

In 2020 I read 32,219 pages. That's 91 books. My goal was 60, but safe at home orders meant more time for reading (and listening). Thank goodness for the Libby app!! Many of the books I “read” were audiobooks. I’ve never been a fan—mostly because I can read significantly faster—but I have listened to more… Continue reading Pandemic Reading Faves

Hobbies & Habits

No Chicken

March 22, 2020 Kristy L8 Comments

On our menu for today, because of the rain, was a roasted whole chicken with roasted pan veggies and mashed potatoes. Yesterday, during our weekly run to the Piggly Wiggly, my husband could find no chicken. The entire section was wiped out. I thought it was fine, we could just cook some chicken breasts which… Continue reading No Chicken

Horses · Stories & Writing

Before That: Wednesday Edition

March 18, 2020 Kristy L8 Comments

Right now, I'm sitting on the couch, writing this post. Before that, I was eating a blueberry muffin that I made yesterday. If you're interested, I used this recipe (my favorite), but swapped sour cream with Greek yogurt and oil with applesauce. Before that, I was watching this fascinating video about how germs spread, shared… Continue reading Before That: Wednesday Edition

Horses · Stories & Writing

The Time I Gave My Horse a Shot

March 8, 2020 Kristy L4 Comments

Today I went to a retirement party for the trainer/barn owner where I used to keep my horse, Copper. She has been teaching kids (and adults) how to ride for years, and it's been a privilege to be part of that barn and watch those little girls grow up into confident, responsible, and tough riders… Continue reading The Time I Gave My Horse a Shot

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What to watch: Shetland

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 Kristy L7 Comments

  I've written about Shetland--the islands--before, but today I want to tell you about a new show you should watch! Several years ago I read a series of mysteries by Anne Cleeves that take place in Shetland, and a couple years after that they created a TV series about it.  The show is filmed in… Continue reading What to watch: Shetland

Hobbies & Habits · reading

Reading Again (#sol17 27/31)

March 27, 2017April 8, 2017 Kristy L10 Comments

I finally gave in and bought a book I knew I would like--and what a difference that makes! Once we made it to our hotel this weekend, I knew I'd want a book to read, so I got on Amazon and purchased the latest Robert Dugoni (a typical, predictable mystery thriller) and I've been devouring… Continue reading Reading Again (#sol17 27/31)

Stories & Writing · Travel

The Remuda: A haiku (#sol17)

March 25, 2017April 8, 2017 Kristy L3 Comments

It's the Remuda: horses in all directions; I am in Heaven. As you may or may not know, I am at Road to the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. On opening day, they run twelve mostly untouched colts into the arena who have journeyed from the 6666 Ranch in Texas. The horses run around to much… Continue reading The Remuda: A haiku (#sol17)

My Life · Travel

Shetland, My Love (#sol17 22/31)

March 22, 2017April 8, 2017 Kristy L9 Comments

Yesterday I shared some pictures and highlights from my last trip to Scotland.  Today, I want to share some photos from the Shetland Islands.  It is truly a GORGEOUS place, and if you're taking a trip to Scotland, you might as well go all the way! Brace yourself for a LOT of pictures. You can… Continue reading Shetland, My Love (#sol17 22/31)

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