Donkeys

Weekly Photo Challenge: Connected.

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Most of us see herd dominance as a line–alpha to the “bottom.” It’s a limited one-dimensional view. When was any life ever that simple?

Too much notice is given to differences. In the barn herd, members are connected, even as individuality blossoms. Opposites attract. Temperaments change over the years. Alliances come and go. And when someone separates, the entire herd feels that loss.

You already know the next part, right?

Anna Blake, Infinity Farm.

(WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos are taken with my phone, on my farm. No psych, definitely not high tech.)

“Connected.”

Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring

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It is spring, I hear, but it’s hard to tell at this altitude. This high flat prairie is khaki tan with hardly a green shadow. The wind crosses the farm like a speed skater and if there are tiny leaves budding on the trees, they have been flogged and bruised. The temperature says spring but … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

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I use the word forward every day. In equine terms, it defines a preferred way of moving, but Edgar Rice Burro defines forward differently: Brash, impertinent, assuming, audacious, bare-faced, bold, brazen, cheeky, confident, fresh, impudent, presuming, presumptuous, pushy, rude, sassy, smart, uppity, wise. Donkey-like. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons

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Edgar Rice Burro, less than thrilled. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos are taken with my phone. No psych, definitely not high-tech.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Together

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Edgar Rice Burro and Holiday. Together. It isn’t that they just love each other. Edgar would prefer Holiday not lay down on his lunch. Holiday thinks Edgar has a poor sense of personal space and would like to chew his cud in peace. But they get along together. Because it takes all kinds. Anna Blake, … Read more

Donkey Church

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“Do you ever wake up and wonder how your life got you to this day? Oh well, no time to daydream. Off to church with the donkeys.” That was my Facebook post, and my friend responded, “Donkey church or donkeys take you to church?” Neither. Actually the donkeys get invited every year (last year.) But … Read more

Donkeys in Church

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The Easter season is always a busy time for the donkey boys. Churches hire them for various children’s events. Apparently biblical donkeys have somehow created a job for them in present day and since their hourly rate is higher than mine, I am happy to go along. The first couple of years Chester had an … Read more