The team has finished with the mob. I was not needed. I went to town for supplies then lingered at the house while the tech guy attached a satellite dish to the roof. I’m at the yards now. Watching the ‘Fat’ mob. Mothers from the ‘Bottom’ mob call out to their calves. They stand … Continue reading I get the call. I am needed.
Family
Morning
It’s stiller than still. No breeze. No birds. Stars still scatter the sky, the most prominent in this early morn. I hear the vehicle disappear in the distance. Then stop. The gate will have to be opened. My people still in their beds. Dreaming in and out of early morning sleep. They’ll have heard us … Continue reading Morning
More than just the Lick Run
“MUM! Are you coming on the lick run”… “…. no… I’ll stay here. You go, it’ll be fun. I better stay and clean up, do the beds, get tea ready, unpack.” Then I remembered my mantra for the week .. “‘The Hurry is the enemy of love’” words spoken by Steve Biddulph during his conversation with … Continue reading More than just the Lick Run
The 18th Birthday
Reece turns 18 tomorrow. He's super excited about it, although he cannot visit the local pub to experience his first alcoholic beverage as a legal patron, nor can we dine out. All because of the dreaded pandemic. We have all put our thinking caps on in order to make this as special as can be, … Continue reading The 18th Birthday
The Grazier's Woman 