Abbey the Black Jersey Cow

6 X 6 Marker on Index 

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It has been an eventful past two weeks.
My precious Aunt Anne passed away last Saturday, and Mike and I journeyed to Baton Rouge, my birthplace, for her funeral on Thursday. In actuality, it was a joyous passing for her - she lost her husband three years ago and was ready to join him. As usual, I was delighted to visit with so many of my Cajun Cousins and their children (and grandchildren). Cousin Betsy wants a reunion - and so do I. Texas is actually quite nice in January (and so is Louisiana)...Think about it, cousins!
Another event: we have purchased a milk cow - a black Jersey named Abbey. We used to have a milking Shorthorn 30 years ago, and like Abbey, Red Cow was a combination family milk cow/nurse cow. I would get baby calves from local dairies and she would raise them in addition to her own calf. Abbey has been doing the same. She had been nursing 2 calves and came to us with only her own calf, so she has a LOT of extra milk now. We don't yet have a milking stanchion nor is she halter broke, but I can put a bucket of feed before her and she lets me milk her while she's eating. In about 7 minutes I can get a couple quarts from her - more than Mike and I drink in a day, but I plan to make cheese this week...stay tuned. (I promise NOT to turn this blog into a soliloquy on self-sufficiency, but I think most of you out there already know where I stand regarding the need to prepare in advance for emergencies.)
Leviticus 20:24
But I said to you, “You will possess their land; I will give it to you as an inheritance, a land flowing with milk and honey.” I am the LORD your God, who has set you apart from the nations.

First Day Out

8 X 8 Oil on Canvas Panel $125

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I can only do so many landscapes and birds and other animals...then it's back to the horses. I intend to cover this one with an acrylic polymer which makes the colors POP. There is no way to show what it really looks like on the computer, but it I plan to put it in an upcoming show where it can be viewed properly. (If it doesn't sell first!)

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Genesis 1:20

And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.”

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Thirty Mile Campground Road to the Headwaters

8 X 10 Oil on stretched canvas $135

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This is a view on the way up Canyon Road to the headwaters of the Rio Grande River. It is on the edge of the Wemenuche Wilderness in South Eastern Colorado. Nearly a half million acres and over 13,000 foot peaks fill this area, and a number of hikers have discovered that not only are there tremendous views and fabulous weather but also great fishing and quiet remoteness. We stayed at Thirty Mile Campground August 6 - 14. The temperature was in the high thirties in the morning and 70's during the day - DEEEEE-lightful!

Matthew 16:2
He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’
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Checking For Scraps - sea gull oil painting

6 X 8 Oil on canvas panel $125.00

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Inland gulls - we were 1000 miles from any ocean at Eleven Mile Campground in Colorado. Yet the lake has a flock of gulls that live there all year (even when the lake freezes over) and they reproduce there, too! They are like gulls everywhere - opportunists - waiting for fishermen to clean their catch. The gulls move in and quickly "bus" the shoreline and make it neat. I love watching them watching ME! They KNEW when I was through fishing and appeared from nowhere, swirling overhead waiting for their meal. I can't help but wonder how they survive the harsh winters there....?
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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Nice Ass - mule and horse painting

6 X 8 Oil on Canvas Panel $125

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I spotted this mule and horse pair on the side of the road near Creede, Colorado and shouted "Pull over, Mike!" I HAD to take their picture! Later that afternoon, during the afternoon rain up in Thirty Mile Campground, I painted them. I am learning to KISS - "Keep It Simple, Stupid".
Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

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Sportmobile at Bear Lake Campground, Cuchara, Colorado

6 X 8 oil on canvas panel

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Some of the fun in camping is meeting other campers and getting to view their camping setups.

The folks that own this camper love the wilderness and find it easiest to get to the most remote places with this pretty neat four wheel drive Ford converted into a totally contained camper – they call it a Sportmobile. It is complete with a sleeping loft and kitchen. Every nook and cranny is used for storage – with no space wasted. The owners spent 16 years in Saudi Arabia back in the 70’s and 80’s and took their children camping there – so they are no strangers to camping in “remote” places! I still prefer our big ole RV – especially during the frequent cold rain showers we have experienced – but I could see enjoying their compact and efficient camper, too. They can go places we can only dream about!

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 Isaiah 1:7
Your country is desolate, your cities burned with fire; your fields are being stripped by foreigners right before you, laid waste as when overthrown by strangers.

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WInd Beneath My Wings 2

8X6 Oil on Canvas Panel  $125

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I was born in Baton Rouge and still have very deep roots in Louisiana, despite my Texas accent and my love of things cowboy related. The state bird of Louisiana is the Brown Pelican – this one is NOT that bird.  We see this white variety all through the Rocky Mountain States and clear down to Texas. Their clumsy take-offs are in stark contrast to their gliding ability once they are aloft. With a strong head wind or rising on thermal air currents, they barely need to flap their wings to stay aloft. This one was working to achieve altitude and had not yet raised his landing gear! 
Ecclesiastes 4:6
Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

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Ruth 2:12
May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”
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High Trail Trotter

6 X 8 Oil on canvas panel $125

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Running away from a problem only makes facing it later worse. Children will lie about a small thing – putting off the inevitable. Ignoring fiscal responsibility and continuing to live beyond our means only puts off the inevitable and is a childish way to live. Children also want instant gratification and, like children, we have all learned to say “I deserve it and I want it NOW”.  Eventually the time will come to pay the Piper….

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Leviticus 26:21
“‘If you remain hostile toward me and refuse to listen to me, I will multiply your afflictions seven times over, as your sins deserve.

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Run From the Politicians!

6X7 Oil on Canvas Panel $120

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They don’t have a clue as to how to save this country. Spitting on a wildfire will not put it out and making more legislation won’t save the economy.

The GOOD news is that Colorado Sweet corn is the best ever!

AND whatever happens to this country, to this WORLD, I will survive – either here or with my heavenly father. It’s all in His hands anyway – always has been.

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Proverbs 25:25
Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

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Hiding in the Aspens - Eleven Mile Campground, Lake George, Colorado landscape oil painting

6 X 8 Oil on canvas panel $125

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A cool spot to hide within the rocks and aspens…found this little spot on one of my cool morning hikes around Eleven Mile Campground. Georgia goes with us and protects us from the chipmunks and magpies. There’s also a sizeable flock of seagulls that live year round here – inland seagulls…shows how adaptable nature can be. We could learn a lesson from the gulls. Adapt, make do, eat what’s handy and always be ready for change.

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Genesis 4:4
And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering

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Caught in a Maelstrom

5X7 Oil on canvas panel $115

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We may be on the edge of civilization here at Eleven Mile, but we ARE following what’s going on in Washington. Our leaders are being pulled in all directions deciding how to save this country from financial disaster. There are no easy solutions – it took us 100 years to get here and we cannot climb out of this hole with one piece of legislation. I do feel that the “Great Ponzi Scheme” is about to end – and go down in flames. You cannot max out your credit cards, borrow from all your neighbors and friends, and keep spending like a madman and expect to survive. Our resources NOT limitless.

Mike quoted me some interesting statistics the other day – Many  United States residents who are defined as living in poverty, still have 2 cars, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath place to live, a wide screen TV and a cellphone. ( And I might add, are overweight). Only in America.

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Deuteronomy 4:27
The LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and only a few of you will survive among the nations to which the LORD will drive you.

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